This document is a court opinion from the United States District Court, S.D. New York, dated January 18, 2005, regarding the consolidated cases related to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The opinion addresses motions to dismiss filed by various defendants, including members of the Saudi Royal family, Saudi banks, and other entities accused of providing material support to al Qaeda. The court discusses issues of subject matter jurisdiction under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA), personal jurisdiction, and the sufficiency of the plaintiffs' claims under various legal theories, including the Antiterrorism Act (ATA), Alien Tort Claims Act (ATCA), and Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). The court grants some motions to dismiss and denies others, allowing for limited jurisdictional discovery in certain cases.
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