GRANITE Act
The GRANITE Act prohibits U.S. courts from recognizing or enforcing foreign judgments, fines, or orders that enforce laws restricting speech based on content, viewpoint, or speaker identity. It defines a "foreign censorship law" as any foreign statute that would conflict with First Amendment protections if applied in the United States. The bill grants individuals targeted by such foreign actions the right to sue in federal district court for a declaration that the judgment is unenforceable. Additionally, it removes sovereign immunity for foreign states when they are sued under these new provisions.
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Introduced Aug 27, 2026
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Aug 27, 2026
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Michael A. Rulli
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