The federal Alien Tort Claims Act allows foreign citizens, but not U.S. citizens, to file civil actions in U.S. courts for torts that were committed abroad.

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The Alien Tort Claims Act (also known as the Alien Tort Statute) allows for foreign citizens to bring civil actions in U.S. courts for torts committed in violation of international law or a U.S. treaty, regardless of where the tort occurred. It does not exclude U.S. citizens from filing suits; however, its primary purpose is to enable non-U.S. citizens to seek remedies in U.S. courts for serious violations of international law.

The Federal Alien Tort Claims Act Allows Foreign Citizens, but Not