Alien Torts Claims Act/Definition

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A definition or brief description of Alien Torts Claims Act.

Originally introduced in 1789, a U.S. law that has become active in using the U.S. court to seek redress for actions committed outside the U.S., but in violation of U.S. or international law and where the defendants have a relationship to the U.S.