22 U.S.C. § 254d
Dismissal on motion of action against individual entitled to immunity
Any action or proceeding brought against an individual who is entitled to immunity with respect to such action or proceeding under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, under section 254b or 254c of this title, or under any other laws extending diplomatic privileges and immunities, shall be dismissed. Such immunity may be established upon motion or suggestion by or on behalf of the individual, or as otherwise permitted by law or applicable rules of procedure.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 59
cases (12 in the last 5 years), 1981–2025 · leading case: Broidy Capital v. Benomar, 944 F.3d 436 (2d Cir. 2019).
Broidy Capital v. Benomar, 944 F.3d 436 (2d Cir. 2019). “” 22 U.S.C. § 254d. While not altering or augmenting the VCDR’s substantive provisions, the DRA provides certain procedural clarifications as to how diplomatic immunity may be established and asserted, including that, when a lawsuit is filed against someone who claims the…”
United States v. Ng Lap Seng, 934 F.3d 110 (2d Cir. 2019). “3d at 623– 26 (discussing Diplomatic Relations Act, 22 U.S.C. § 254d, the Convention on Privileges and Immunities of the U.”
Sabbithi v. Al Saleh, 605 F. Supp. 2d 122 (D.D.C. 2009). “In accordance with the Vienna Convention, Congress enacted 22 U.S.C. § 254d, which provides that “[a]ny action or proceeding brought against an individual who is entitled to immunity with respect to such action or proceeding under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations .”
Gonzalez Paredes v. Vila, 479 F. Supp. 2d 187 (D.D.C. 2007). “In accordance with the treaty, 22 U.S.C. § 254d provides that “[a]ny action or proceeding brought against an individual who is entitled to immunity with respect to such action or proceeding under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations .”
Devi v. Silva, 861 F. Supp. 2d 135 (S.D.N.Y. 2012). “On October 14, 2011, counsel for Silva submitted a letter to the Court requesting the immediate dismissal of the lawsuit on the ground of diplomatic immunity pursuant to 22 U.S.C. § 254d. (Dkt. No. 5.) On October 19, 2011, counsel for Silva requested that Silva’s October 14,…”
United States v. Khobragade, 15 F. Supp. 3d 383 (S.D.N.Y. 2014). “14 The United States Congress implemented the VCDR through 22 U.S.C. § 254d, which states: Any action or proceeding brought against an individual who is entitled to immunity with respect to such action or proceeding under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, under…”
United States v. Ibrahim Ahmed Al-Hamdi, United States of Am. v. Ibrahim Ahmed Al-Hamdi, 356 F.3d 564 (4th Cir. 2004). “” 22 U.S.C.A. § 254d (West 1990). Thus, under the plain language of the statute, if, at the time he was arrested, Al-Hamdi was entitled to diplomatic immunity under Article 37.”
Swarna v. Al-Awadi, 622 F.3d 123 (2d Cir. 2010). “Residual Diplomatic Immunity Under 22 U.S.C. § 254d, a district court must dismiss “[a]ny action or proceeding brought against an individual who is entitled to immunity with respect to such action or proceeding under the [Vienna Convention].”
Klayman v. Obama, 125 F. Supp. 3d 67 (D.D.C. 2015). “On June 22, 2015 the court ordered Plaintiffs to show cause why Ban Ki-Moon should not be dismissed from this case in light of the immunity granted to him under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and 22 U.S.C. § 254d. (Minute Order to Show Cause, June 22, 2015).”
Tikhonova v. Ford Motor Co., 830 N.E.2d 1127 (NY 2005). “On the other, a diplomat who drives a vehicle negligently is immune from suit (22 USC § 254d). The question before us is whether a vehicle owner is vicariously hable for the negligence of a diplomat, himself immune from suit.”
United States v. Bahel, 662 F.3d 610 (2d Cir. 2011). “Bahel bases this claim in part on a contention that the Diplomatic Relations Act (“DRA”), 22 U.S.C. § 254d, provides him with the right to raise a claim of immunity.”
Brzak v. United Nations, 551 F. Supp. 2d 313 (S.D.N.Y. 2008). “See Diplomatic Relations Act § 5, 22 U.S.C. § 254d (1978) (mandating dismissal where immunity conferred by VCDR “or under any other laws extending diplomatic privileges and immunities”).”
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