Supreme Court won't halt $656 million judgment against the PLO and Palestinian Authority
Summary
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor declined to stop a $656 million court judgment against the Palestinian authorities. This ruling follows the Supreme Court’s earlier decision supporting Americans harmed in attacks in Israel.Key Facts
- The judgment is for $656 million against the Palestinian Authority and Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO).
- The lawsuit was filed by Americans who were killed or injured in attacks that took place in Israel.
- The Supreme Court previously ruled last year in favor of the victims and their families.
- Justice Sonia Sotomayor refused to delay enforcing the judgment.
- The case involves claims linked to violence impacting American citizens abroad.
- The decision allows the victims to pursue the awarded compensation from the defendants.
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