Torture Victims Protection Act

The Torture Victim Protection Act (TVPA) is a law that allows victims of torture or extrajudicial killing to seek justice in U.S. courts. It provides a legal avenue for survivors or their families to hold individuals or government officials accountable if they have committed or been responsible for acts of torture or murder abroad. This law is designed to prevent impunity and address human rights violations by enabling victims to pursue damages and accountability, regardless of where the abuse occurred.