JASTA Claims Window for 9/11-Era Conduct to Close Sept. 28
A federal district court ruling has created a September 28, 2026, deadline for civil claims against companies for allegedly aiding and abetting terrorism as far back as September 11, 2001.
A 2025 federal district court decision has opened a litigation window that is expected to close on September 28, 2026, for civil claims under the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA). The ruling in Moses v. BNP Paribas held that JASTA’s ten-year statute of limitations runs from the date of the law's enactment in 2016, not from the date of the underlying injury. This interpretation makes claims timely for conduct related to terrorist acts as far back as September 11, 2001.
This development exposes a wide range of global companies to potential liability, including financial institutions, technology, telecommunications, and industrial firms that operated in conflict zones between 2001 and 2016. Companies that have previously entered into government settlements related to providing material support to terrorist groups face a heightened risk. While the defendant in Moses has sought an interlocutory appeal to the Second Circuit, plaintiffs are expected to file a wave of new cases before the deadline. These new claims will likely be tested against the pleading standards for culpable participation established by the Supreme Court in Twitter v. Taamneh.