Court discusses Rule 4(k) personal jurisdiction in 9/11 terrorism lawsuits

Court discusses Rule 4(k) personal jurisdiction in 9/11 terrorism lawsuits The passage merely outlines legal standards for establishing personal jurisdiction over foreign defendants in 9/11-related cases. It does not provide concrete leads, names, transactions, or allegations linking powerful actors to misconduct; it is a routine procedural discussion. Key insights: Cites Rule 4(k)(2) as a mechanism to assert jurisdiction over non‑resident defendants with sufficient U.S. contacts.; References prior terrorism cases (Libyan, Iraqi) to support jurisdiction arguments.; Alleges defendants may have “purposefully directed” activities toward the United States in support of al‑Qaeda.