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Supreme Court Empowers Terrorism Victims Against Palestinian Entities

6/20/2025

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In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has empowered terrorism victims to seek justice in U.S. courts against Palestinian entities, including the Palestine Liberation Organization and Palestinian Authority. Chief Justice John Roberts emphasized that this ruling, rooted in the 2019 Promoting Security and Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act, upholds the essential rights of due process.

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In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has empowered terrorism victims to seek justice in U.S. courts against Palestinian entities, including the Palestine Liberation Organization and Palestinian Authority. Chief Justice John Roberts emphasized that this ruling, rooted in the 2019 Promoting Security and Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act, upholds the essential rights of due process.