The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a series of significant rulings regarding lawsuits related to properties seized by the Cuban government during the revolution. The Court has allowed claims to proceed against major cruise lines, including Royal Caribbean and Carnival, setting up a potential liability of up to $440 million over the use of docks in Cuba that were expropriated. In a decisive 8-1 opinion led by Justice Clarence Thomas, the Court emphasized the legal grounds under the Cuban Libertad Act, enabling U.S. companies to hold cruise lines accountable for utilizing seized properties. This decision reflects increasing pressure on Cuba following political developments, including the indictment of Raúl Castro. The rulings mark a revival of claims over Cuban property and could alter the operational landscape for cruise operators in relation to Cuba.