Mohamad v. Palestinian Authority
Linked with Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Petroleum (10-1491)
Holding
As it is used in the Torture Victim Protection Act, the term "individual" encompasses only natural persons and therefore does not impose liability on organizations.
Judgment
Affirmed, 9-0, in an opinion by Sonia Sotomayor on Apr 18, 2012. Justice Scalia did not join the opinion as to Part III-B. Justice Breyer filed a concurring opinion.
Merits Briefs for the Petitioners
Amicus Briefs in Support of the Petitioners
- Brief of Yale Law School Center for Global Legal Challenges
- Brief for Former U.S. Senator Arlen Specter et al.
- Brief for Larry Bowoto et al.
- Brief for Professor Juan M”ndez, U.N. Special Rapporteur on Torture
- Brief for Nuremberg Scholars Omer Bartov et al.
- Brief for Joseph E. Stiglitz
Amicus Briefs in Support of Neither Party
Merits Briefs for Respondents
Amicus Briefs in Support of the Respondents
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Recommended Citation: Mohamad v. Palestinian Authority, SCOTUSblog, https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/mohamad-v-rajoub/