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Supreme Court Orders Cruise Lines Pay for Havana Dock Claim

5/21/2026

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Supreme Court 8-to-1 ruled Havana Docks Corp’s claim to 1960-seized dock and ordered cruise lines to pay damages.
Justice Clarence Thomas said any U.S. national with a claim may seek compensation from later users.
Justice Elena Kagan dissented, saying the docks became Cuban property and the claim had expired.
President Donald Trump pressures Cuba as the United States blocks oil shipments, opening U.S. compensation claims against the island.

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Supreme Court 8-to-1 ruled Havana Docks Corp’s claim to 1960-seized dock and ordered cruise lines to pay damages.
Justice Clarence Thomas said any U.S. national with a claim may seek compensation from later users.
Justice Elena Kagan dissented, saying the docks became Cuban property and the claim had expired.
President Donald Trump pressures Cuba as the United States blocks oil shipments, opening U.S. compensation claims against the island.