00:00JASTA, or the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act,
00:05changes how victims of terrorism can seek justice in U.S. courts.
00:08Before JASTA, suing a foreign state for terrorism was nearly impossible under U.S. law.
00:14Now, if a foreign government knowingly helps or supports a terrorist act,
00:18even if they aren't officially labeled as a sponsor of terrorism,
00:21they can be held accountable.
00:23This includes providing substantial assistance or material support to terrorist organizations.
00:28JASTA gives victims and families a new legal path to pursue claims against foreign states
00:33for acts of international terrorism.
00:36It's a significant shift in holding foreign governments responsible for their actions.