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Judge Rejects Saudi Bid to Dismiss 9/11 Lawsuit

By Drooid · Sep 11, 2026, 10:06 PM UTC · How we work

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Judge Daniels Rejects

Judge George Daniels rejected Saudi Arabia’s motion to dismiss, allowing families’ lawsuit to proceed to trial.
American families of 9/11 victims urged the Trump administration to hold Saudi Arabia accountable at the 25th-anniversary ceremony.
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, Rep. Dan Goldman and Rep. Jerry Nadler asked the 9/11 Commission Board to release classified files.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) announced that 9/11 files will be declassified Friday after families’ request.

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First Responders Climb

Buckeye Career Center students completed a 36-trip fire-gear climb honoring 9/11 responders.
South Haven, Michigan organized a 110-story stair climb that included police, firefighters and a high-school band.
First Place Tower in Tulsa hosted over 200 first responders climbing 110 flights to raise money for Hydrants of Hope.
The Red Bandanna Project released a free digital curriculum teaching teamwork and compassion through Welles Crowther’s story.

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Judge Daniels Rejects

Judge George Daniels rejected Saudi Arabia’s motion to dismiss, allowing families’ lawsuit to proceed to trial.
American families of 9/11 victims urged the Trump administration to hold Saudi Arabia accountable at the 25th-anniversary ceremony.
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, Rep. Dan Goldman and Rep. Jerry Nadler asked the 9/11 Commission Board to release classified files.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) announced that 9/11 files will be declassified Friday after families’ request.

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