Copeland v. Twitter, Inc.

JASTA's statement of purpose explains:

The purpose of this Act is to provide civil litigants with the broadest possible basis, consistent with the Constitution of the United States, to seek relief against persons, entities, and foreign countries, wherever acting and wherever they may be found, that have provided material support, directly or indirectly, to foreign organizations or persons that engage in terrorist activities against the United States.

JASTA § 2(b).

DISCUSSION

I. DIRECT LIABILITY UNDER ATA

Defendants argue that under the Ninth Circuit's Fields opinion Copeland's allegations do not…