Gonzalez v. Google, Inc.’s Empirical Analysis
2018
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Applies 18 U.S.C. § 1964 (§ 901 of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) · 18 U.S.C. § 2333 (Promoting Security and Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act of 2019) · 18 U.S.C. § 2339A (§ 120005 of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994) · 18 U.S.C. § 2339C · 28 U.S.C. § 1602 (§ 4 of the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act of 1976) · 47 U.S.C. § 223 · 47 U.S.C. § 230 (Communications Decency Act § 230) · 47 U.S.C. § 231
Relies on Morrison v. National Australia Bank Ltd. · Anza v. Ideal Steel Supply Corp. · RJR Nabisco, Inc. v. European Community · Bank of Am. Corp. v. City of Miami · Carafano v. Metrosplash.com, Inc.
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“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.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage“While the [complaint] includes detailed allegations regarding the alleged use of YouTube by ISIS and its affiliates, [it] does not allege any facts plausibly connecting the general availability of YouTube with the [Paris] attack itself.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage“[W]e are troubled by the seemingly boundless litigation risks that would be posed by extending the ATA's bounds as far as foreseeability may reach.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage
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