Supreme Court to freeze a massive $655 million terrorism judgment while they pursue a broader legal appeal. According to court filings reported by the Associated Press and Courthouse News, representatives for the PLO and the Palestinian Authority submitted an emergency application to Justice Sonia Sotomayor, seeking to halt enforcement of the multi-million dollar penalty awarded to American victims of attacks in Israel.
Emergency Supreme Court Request Targets $655 Million Terror Judgment
The legal battle stems from long-running litigation. According to Courthouse News, the $655 million judgment was secured by victims and families affected by a series of attacks in Israel. Palestinian authorities argue that enforcing the financial penalty before the appeals process concludes would impose an immediate and catastrophic burden on their operations, according to filings documented by Law360.
The application specifically asks Justice Sotomayor, who handles emergency appeals from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, to grant a stay.
Prior Legal Battles and Jurisdictional Hurdles
This emergency filing is the latest chapter in a protracted legal struggle.
According to SCOTUSblog, the application places the high-stakes dispute squarely before the Supreme Court.
Next Steps in the High Court Review
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