The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) has been awarded $5.2 million in an inheritance dispute, despite objections from the deceased person’s family. The ruling gives the organisation a significant financial boost as it seeks to expand its influence within the Democratic Party.

The article describes the decision as a major windfall for the DSA, which has more than 120,000 members. It places the case in the context of growing attention on socialist candidates and donors aligned with the organisation, though the supplied text does not detail the court’s reasoning or the family’s specific objections.