Title III: Supreme Court holds Helms-Burton abrogates immunity of Cuban state entities (Exxon v. CIMEX)
In Exxon Mobil Corp. v. Corporación CIMEX (No. 24-699, decided 23 June 2026), the Supreme Court held that the Helms-Burton Act itself abrogates the sovereign immunity of Cuban agencies and instrumentalities; Title III plaintiffs need not also satisfy an FSIA exception.
Status: Ruling · Supreme Court · Date: 23 June 2026 · Country: Cuba & Title III · Topic: Litigation & enforcement
In Exxon Mobil Corp. v. Corporación CIMEX (No. 24-699, decided 23 June 2026), the Supreme Court held that the Helms-Burton Act itself abrogates the sovereign immunity of Cuban agencies and instrumentalities; Title III plaintiffs need not also satisfy an FSIA exception.