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Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit for Palestinian Americans' Rescue

1/9/2026

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On January 8, 2026, a federal judge dismissed the lawsuit seeking emergency rescues for Palestinian Americans in Gaza.
Chief Judge Virginia Kendall said she lacked authority to intervene in foreign policy decisions.
Nine Palestinian Americans argued the United States violated their constitutional rights by not evacuating them.
The case named U.S. officials, including U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Story summary

On January 8, 2026, a federal judge dismissed the lawsuit seeking emergency rescues for Palestinian Americans in Gaza.
Chief Judge Virginia Kendall said she lacked authority to intervene in foreign policy decisions.
Nine Palestinian Americans argued the United States violated their constitutional rights by not evacuating them.
The case named U.S. officials, including U.S. President Donald Trump.