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Antrix argues the FSIA requires minimum contacts. The Ninth Circuit agreed with Antrix. CC/Devas argues the statute omits this requirement."],"sources":[{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 15, lines 19-13","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/23-1201_5b35.pdf","page_label":"file page 15, lines 19-13"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 23, lines 21-53","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/23-1201_5b35.pdf","page_label":"file page 23, lines 21-53"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 31, lines 17-43","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/23-1201_5b35.pdf","page_label":"file page 31, lines 17-43"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 5, lines 25-27","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/23-1201_5b35.pdf","page_label":"file page 5, lines 25-27"}]},{"heading":"How the case got here","paragraphs":["The Supreme Court heard oral argument in this case on March 3, 2025."],"sources":[{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 5, lines 11-23","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/23-1201_5b35.pdf","page_label":"file page 5, lines 11-23"}]},{"heading":"What each side wants","paragraphs":["CC/Devas wants the Court to reverse the Ninth Circuit. It seeks to enforce the arbitration award without minimum contacts.","Antrix wants the Court to affirm the Ninth Circuit. It seeks to deny enforcement due to lack of minimum contacts."],"sources":[{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 15, lines 19-13","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/23-1201_5b35.pdf","page_label":"file page 15, lines 19-13"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 23, lines 21-53","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/23-1201_5b35.pdf","page_label":"file page 23, lines 21-53"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 31, lines 17-43","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/23-1201_5b35.pdf","page_label":"file page 31, lines 17-43"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 5, lines 25-27","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/23-1201_5b35.pdf","page_label":"file page 5, lines 25-27"}]},{"heading":"What each side says","paragraphs":["CC/Devas argues the FSIA text omits minimum contacts. It claims Congress intended to allow enforcement of New York Convention awards.","Antrix argues the FSIA requires minimum contacts. It claims the arbitration exception does not override this jurisdictional requirement."],"sources":[{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 15, lines 19-13","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/23-1201_5b35.pdf","page_label":"file page 15, lines 19-13"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 23, lines 21-53","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/23-1201_5b35.pdf","page_label":"file page 23, lines 21-53"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 31, lines 17-43","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/23-1201_5b35.pdf","page_label":"file page 31, lines 17-43"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 5, lines 25-27","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/23-1201_5b35.pdf","page_label":"file page 5, lines 25-27"}]},{"heading":"What the justices asked","paragraphs":["Justice Sotomayor asked why the Court should reach issues not decided below.","Justice Thomas asked if the Court needs to resolve the constitutional question."],"sources":[{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 11, lines 27-29","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/23-1201_5b35.pdf","page_label":"file page 11, lines 27-29"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 11, lines 35-41","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/23-1201_5b35.pdf","page_label":"file page 11, lines 35-41"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 11, lines 53-1","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/23-1201_5b35.pdf","page_label":"file page 11, lines 53-1"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 12, lines 13-25","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/23-1201_5b35.pdf","page_label":"file page 12, lines 13-25"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 14, lines 47-17","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/23-1201_5b35.pdf","page_label":"file page 14, lines 47-17"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 14, lines 9-15","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/23-1201_5b35.pdf","page_label":"file page 14, lines 9-15"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 16, lines 15-17","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/23-1201_5b35.pdf","page_label":"file page 16, lines 15-17"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 16, lines 21-23","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/23-1201_5b35.pdf","page_label":"file page 16, lines 21-23"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 20, lines 11-19","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/23-1201_5b35.pdf","page_label":"file page 20, lines 11-19"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 6, lines 29-37","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/23-1201_5b35.pdf","page_label":"file page 6, lines 29-37"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 9, lines 11-29","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/23-1201_5b35.pdf","page_label":"file page 9, lines 11-29"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 9, lines 51-53","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/23-1201_5b35.pdf","page_label":"file page 9, lines 51-53"}]},{"heading":"Why it matters","paragraphs":["This case determines whether foreign states can block arbitration enforcement in U.S. courts. It affects the global enforceability of commercial arbitration awards. It clarifies the scope of sovereign immunity exceptions."],"sources":[{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 15, lines 19-13","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/23-1201_5b35.pdf","page_label":"file page 15, lines 19-13"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 23, lines 21-53","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/23-1201_5b35.pdf","page_label":"file page 23, lines 21-53"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 31, lines 17-43","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/23-1201_5b35.pdf","page_label":"file page 31, lines 17-43"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 5, lines 25-27","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/23-1201_5b35.pdf","page_label":"file page 5, lines 25-27"}]},{"heading":"What happens next","paragraphs":["This article currently covers the argument record. Use the official docket link for later case activity."],"sources":[{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 11, lines 27-29","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/23-1201_5b35.pdf","page_label":"file page 11, lines 27-29"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 11, lines 35-41","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/23-1201_5b35.pdf","page_label":"file page 11, lines 35-41"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 11, lines 53-1","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/23-1201_5b35.pdf","page_label":"file page 11, lines 53-1"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 12, lines 13-25","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/23-1201_5b35.pdf","page_label":"file page 12, lines 13-25"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 14, lines 47-17","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/23-1201_5b35.pdf","page_label":"file page 14, lines 47-17"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 14, lines 9-15","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/23-1201_5b35.pdf","page_label":"file page 14, lines 9-15"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 16, lines 15-17","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/23-1201_5b35.pdf","page_label":"file page 16, lines 15-17"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 16, lines 21-23","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/23-1201_5b35.pdf","page_label":"file page 16, lines 21-23"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 20, lines 11-19","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/23-1201_5b35.pdf","page_label":"file page 20, lines 11-19"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 5, lines 11-23","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/23-1201_5b35.pdf","page_label":"file page 5, lines 11-23"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 6, lines 29-37","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/23-1201_5b35.pdf","page_label":"file page 6, lines 29-37"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 9, lines 11-29","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/23-1201_5b35.pdf","page_label":"file page 9, lines 11-29"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 9, lines 51-53","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/23-1201_5b35.pdf","page_label":"file page 9, lines 51-53"}]}],"slug":"2024-23-1201-cc-devas-ltd-v-antrix-corp-ltd","term":"2024","title":"Does the FSIA require minimum contacts to enforce arbitration awards?","title_sources":[{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 15, lines 19-13","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/23-1201_5b35.pdf","page_label":"file page 15, lines 19-13"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 23, lines 21-53","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/23-1201_5b35.pdf","page_label":"file page 23, lines 21-53"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 31, lines 17-43","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/23-1201_5b35.pdf","page_label":"file page 31, lines 17-43"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 5, lines 25-27","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/23-1201_5b35.pdf","page_label":"file page 5, lines 25-27"}],"topics":[],"undated_disposition_date_fallback":"latest_argument_date","updated_at":"2026-09-05T03:22:24Z"}