A group in Iraq wants its government to sue the U.S. for invading the country, and a controversial piece of legislation in America could provide the legal grounds for this action. <br /> <br />A group in Iraq wants its government to sue the U.S. for invading the country, and a controversial piece of legislation in America could provide the legal grounds for this action. <br>News outlet Al Arabiya</a> is reporting that the group called the Arab Project in Iraq has decided to speak out after U.S. legislators passed the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA). <br>The bill, which allows families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia for damages related to its alleged role in the attack, was recently vetoed by President Obama but revived by Congress in an override vote</a>. <br>Saudi Arabia has continually denied allegations that it was involved in the event; meanwhile, U.S. senators opposing JASTA have warned that the measure could expose the U.S. to potential lawsuits by foreign countries. <br>These concerns about weakening sovereign immunity</a> are being tested by the group which wants to hold the U.S. responsible for the invasion of Iraq and the ouster of then president Saddam Hussein in 2003. <br>The Arab Project in Iraq is reportedly</a> seeking an investigation into deaths, torture, and property loss that members claim occurred as a result.
