US Supreme Court Refuses to Halt $656 Million Judgment Against Palestinian Authority

Supreme Court Sonia Sotomayor $656 million judgment Palestinian Authority anti‑terrorism law

Justice Sonia Sotomayor denied an emergency request to stay a $655‑$656 million judgment against the Palestinian Authority and the Palestine Liberation Organization. The judgment stems from a U.S. civil lawsuit filed by American victims of attacks in Israel between 2002 and 2004, which killed 33 people and wounded hundreds.

The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated the verdict in March 2026 under the 2019 Promoting Security and Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act, a law that permits U.S. courts to hear claims against foreign entities that target Americans. The Supreme Court issued a per‑curiam order, did not refer the matter to the full court, and left the judgment in place.

Palestinian officials argue that paying the award would cripple essential services in the West Bank, including security, sanitation and schools, and could destabilize the territory’s governance.

Entities

Palestine Liberation Organization · Palestinian Authority · Promoting Security and Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act · Sonia Sotomayor · United States Supreme Court

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[● 3 SOURCES] The judgment orders the Palestinian Authority and the PLO to pay damages to American plaintiffs for attacks in Israel from 2002 to 2004. jack1065.com · wtvbam.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The original lawsuit was filed by American victims of Jerusalem attacks that killed 33 people and wounded hundreds. jack1065.com · wtvbam.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Palestinian authorities claim that paying the judgment would destabilize West Bank government services. jack1065.com · wtvbam.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The 2019 Promoting Security and Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act allows U.S. lawsuits against Palestinian entities for attacks on Americans. jack1065.com · wtvbam.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
[DISPUTED] The Supreme Court upheld the 2019 law in a 9‑0 decision in June 2025. jack1065.com · wtvbam.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated the judgment in March 2026. jack1065.com · wtvbam.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
[DISPUTED] The Supreme Court issued a per curiam order and did not refer the case to the full court. jack1065.com · wtvbam.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Justice Sonia Sotomayor denied an emergency request to halt a $655.5 million judgment against Palestinian authorities. jack1065.com · wtvbam.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com

Sources

Supreme Court Deals Another Blow to Palestinian Authorities in $656 Million Case - 🔔 The Liberty Daily [thelibertydaily.com]

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US Supreme Court won’t halt $655 million judgment against Palestinians over attacks [jack1065.com]

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Palestinian Authority suffers legal defeat in US Supreme Court [worldisraelnews.com]

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US Supreme Court won’t halt $655 million judgment against Palestinians over attacks [wtvbam.com]

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US Supreme Court clears $655 million judgment against Palestinian groups — RT World News [www.rt.com]

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Supreme Court won't halt $656M judgment against the PLO and Palestinian Authority [www.winnipegfreepress.com]

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