The Alien Tort Claims Act allows
A)foreign individuals to sue U.S.firms in American courts for their actions abroad.
B)foreign companies to sue U.S.firms in American courts for their actions abroad.
C)foreign individuals to sue U.S.firms in foreign courts for their actions abroad.
D)foreign companies to sue U.S.firms in foreign courts for their actions abroad.

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The Alien Tort Claims Act (ATCA) allows foreign individuals to sue U.S. firms in American courts for their actions abroad. The act was originally passed in 1789 and has since been used to hold corporations accountable for human rights violations committed outside of the United States. However, in recent years, the application of the ATCA has become more narrow and controversial, with some arguing that it should only apply to cases that have a strong connection to the United States.

The Alien Tort Claims Act Allows