9/11 Families Sue Saudi Arabia

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1. 7 Oct

   An appeals courtroom was filled to the brim with family members of victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks as three judges heard arguments over whether legal claims against Saudi Arabia can proceed on Wednesday.

   2 outlets · The Independent

Coverage 4 articles

• 8 Oct New York court hears arguments in ongoing 9/11 families' lawsuit against Saudi ArabiaThe New York Court of Appeals heard arguments from both lawyers representing families of 9/11 victims and the government of Saudi Arabia regarding whether to allow the case against Saudi Arabia to proceed to trial. The lawsuit alleges that a former Saudi government employee, Omar al-Bayoumi, supported two hijackers involved in the attacks. In August 2025, the Manhattan District Court ruled that the families had…BBC
• 7 Oct Federal appeals judges don’t reveal how they’ll rule on Saudi Arabia’s effort to end 9/11 litigationOn Wednesday, family members of September 11 victims gathered at a federal appeals courtroom in New York City for hearings where judges questioned whether legal claims against Saudi Arabia can move forward to trial. The plaintiffs allege that Saudi Arabia aided two of the hijackers involved in the attacks; however, the judges did not provide a timeline for their decision on this matter. Terry Strada, whose husband…NBC News
• 7 Oct 9/11 victims’ families challenge Saudi Arabia in appeals court hearingOn Wednesday, family members of victims from the 9/11 attacks attended an appeals courtroom hearing to challenge Saudi Arabia's legal immunity. Three judges heard arguments over whether claims against Saudi Arabia for alleged support to some hijackers can proceed to trial. Despite nearly a quarter-century since the attacks, the judges are still uncertain about many legal issues and did not set a timeline for their…The Independent
• 7 Oct 9/11 families suing Saudi Arabia flood NYC courtroom as government tries to dodge blame: ‘Outrageous’On Wednesday, approximately 100 relatives of September 11 victims gathered in a New York City courtroom to protest Saudi Arabia’s attempt to avoid blame for aiding the Al Qaeda hijackers. The families argue against Riyadh's appeal of a lower court ruling that allows them to sue Saudi Arabia for its alleged role in supporting the terrorists. Lawyers representing both sides debated whether foreign sovereign immunity…New York Post

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