Supreme Court Faces Afghan Justice Battle | US News

Victims of 9/11 are pushing the Supreme Court to unlock $3.5 billion in frozen Afghan central bank funds, arguing a lower court misinterpreted the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act by requiring a terrorist link at the time of freezing — a rule not in the original law. These families, who won judgments against the Taliban years ago, now face a legal roadblock after the Taliban retook power in 2021. Meanwhile, a separate 9/11 case against Saudi Arabia moves forward, with new evidence expected to reshape the outcome. The Court’s decision could determine whether justice finally reaches those who lost loved ones — or if the money stays locked away. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2bfab96ff4b0c8fc