Questions presented
SCOTUS records, cert granted 6 Dec 2024
In the Promoting Security and Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act of 2019 (PSJVTA), Pub. L. No. 116-94, Div. J, Tit. IX,§ 903, 133 Stat. 3082, Congress provided that the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Palestinian Authority "shall be deemed to have consented to personal jurisdiction" in certain terrorism-related civil suits if they took specified actions in the future: (a) made payments to designees or family members of terrorists who injured or killed U.S. nationals, or (b) maintained certain premises or conducted particular activities in the United States. 18 U.S.C. 2334(e)(1) (Supp. IV 2022). The question presented is whether the PSJVTA's means of establishing personal jurisdiction complies with the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment.
Opinion summary
Etalia.ai summary of the majority opinion
The case involves the United States government seeking to enforce a law that restricts the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) from operating offices on U.S. soil, citing national security concerns and longstanding foreign policy objectives. The PLO argued that such restrictions violate their rights under international law and hinder diplomatic efforts for peace in the Middle East. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the United States, emphasizing Congress's broad authority over foreign affairs and national security matters. The decision underscored that while international entities may have certain privileges within U.S. borders, these do not supersede federal laws designed to protect American interests.
Opinion written by Justice Roberts
Decided 20 Jun 2025 · Official report