Senate Wants to Let 9/11 Families Sue Saudi Government

(WASHINGTON) — The Senate has passed legislation that would allow families of Sept. 11 victims to sue the government of Saudi Arabia.

By voice vote Tuesday, senators approved the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act despite threats from Riyadh to pull billions of dollars from the U.S. economy if the bill is enacted.

The legislation gives victims' families the right to sue the government of Saudi Arabia in U.S.