Qang and other foreign citizens allege human rights violations committed overseas by the government of Burma on behalf of Railway Construction Company, a U. S. firm. To seek redress for their injuries in a U. S. court, these citizens can:

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Abraham Rich

15 October, 11:47

Qang and other foreign citizens allege human rights violations committed overseas by the government of Burma on behalf of Railway Construction Company, a U. S. firm. To seek redress for their injuries in a U. S. court, these citizens can:

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Clara Meyers · Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is : Citizens can bring civil suits under the Alien Tort Claims Act.

Explanation: Alien Tort Claims Act (ATCA), also known as Alien Tort Statute is a Judicial Act of 1789, which it grants to the federal courts of the United States the original jurisdiction over any civil action brought by a foreigner for a tort in violation of international law or a treaty of the United States.