D.C. Circuit Finds Russia Immune from U.S. Court Over Jewish Sacred Texts Dispute

The D.C. Circuit ruled on Tuesday that the federal court lacked jurisdiction over a Jewish group’s long-standing claims that Russia is unlawfully holding sacred texts. The court found that Russia enjoys sovereign immunity, thereby nullifying nearly $200 million in fines previously imposed against the country. This decision relates to decades-old allegations, underscoring the complexities of international disputes over cultural and religious artifacts. For further details on the court’s decision and its implications, visit the Law360 coverage.