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Waldman v. Palestine Liberation Organization - Personal Jurisdiction Affirmed

The Second Circuit granted plaintiffs' motion to recall its original mandate and affirmed the district court's judgment against the Palestine Liberation Organization and Palestinian Authority in this Anti-Terrorism Act case. The court reversed its prior ruling that the PSJVTA was unconstitutional under the Fifth Amendment, finding instead that the statute tied federal jurisdiction to conduct closely related to the United States that implicates important foreign policy concerns. The Supreme Court's intervening decision in this matter controlled the outcome.

Waldman v. Palestine Liberation Org. - Terrorism Civil Claims

The Second Circuit issued a ruling on March 30, 2026, deciding pending motions in consolidated terrorism-related civil cases brought by U.S. victims against the Palestine Liberation Organization and Palestinian Authority. The consolidated docket involves cases 15-3135-cv, 15-3151-cv, and 22-1060-cv, with the United States intervening as appellant. This decision affects the procedural posture and potential recovery rights of multiple plaintiffs seeking damages for terrorist attacks.

Waldman v. Palestine Liberation Org. - Terrorism Civil Suit

The Second Circuit issued a decision in Waldman v. Palestine Liberation Organization on March 30, 2026, addressing motions in this long-standing terrorism civil action. The case involves damages claims against the PLO and Palestinian Authority for terrorist attacks. The appellate court ruled on pending motions affecting the parties' rights under the Anti-Terrorism Act.