Palestinian Americans Sue U.S. Over Alleged Evacuation Failures in Gaza

The lawsuit accuses the U.S. government of discriminatory inaction, leaving citizens trapped in a war zone while prioritizing evacuations for others.

Nine Palestinian Americans have filed a federal lawsuit claiming the U.S. government failed to evacuate them and their families from Gaza during ongoing conflict.
The plaintiffs argue that the U.S. violated their constitutional rights by creating a discriminatory two-tier evacuation system that prioritized other groups over Palestinian Americans.
The lawsuit highlights examples of past U.S. evacuations in conflict zones, including Afghanistan, Sudan, and Israel, as evidence of unequal treatment.
The State Department has stated it prioritizes the safety of American citizens but noted limited ability to assist in Gaza due to border closures and security challenges.
Advocates argue that legal pressure has previously led to successful evacuations and hope this case will prompt immediate action to save lives.