Havana Docks Corp. v. Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd.

Decided May 21, 2026. Clarence Thomas delivered the opinion of the Court.

Docket 24-983 · 608 U.S. ___ (2026)

In action filed by the Havana Docks Corporation pursuant to Title III of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act, 22 U. S. C. §6021 et seq., related to its property interest in the operation of docks at the Port of Havana, respondent cruise lines’ use of the docks is sufficient to establish that they used “property which was confiscated by the Cuban Government;” Havana Docks is not required to establish that the cruise lines “trafficked” in Havana Dock’s property interest.

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