NEW YORK, June 21, 2025 (WAFA) – The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a ruling that sends the case of Fuld v. Palestinian Authority back to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit for further judicial proceedings.

The high court's decision follows a 2022 ruling by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in New York, which had sided with the Palestinian Authority (PA) and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). That earlier decision upheld a ruling by District Judge Jesse Furman, who found that the 2019 "Promoting Security and Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act" violated the due process rights of the PA and PLO under the U.S. Constitution.

The Fuld case is among several lawsuits filed in U.S. courts against the Palestinian Authority and the PLO, alleging liability for damages related to incidents that occurred outside U.S. territory. In this case, plaintiffs claim the PA and PLO bear responsibility for a 2018 incident, citing the Palestinian Authority's financial support to the families of prisoners and those killed during that period.

Despite the court's earlier decision, the plaintiffs amended their original claims in light of the 2019 law, which specifically targets the PA and PLO. They are seeking $200 million in damages, along with punitive damages, attorney’s fees, and legal costs.

U.S. courts have issued varying rulings over the years on whether they have jurisdiction to hear such cases against the PA and PLO for actions taking place outside the United States.

For over a decade, the Palestinian Authority and the PLO have been represented in these legal proceedings by one of the world’s leading law firms, Squire Patton Boggs. The firm has reaffirmed its commitment to a robust legal defense, stating that they have strong arguments and a comprehensive strategy in place to respond to these lawsuits moving forward.

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