Cisco vs. DOE – SCOTUS to further narrow judgements on the international law
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- #Supreme Court
- #Human Rights
- #International Law
- The Supreme Court is considering narrowing the ability to sue in U.S. courts for alleged violations of international law in Cisco Systems v. Doe.
- Plaintiffs, Falun Gong practitioners, accuse Cisco of aiding Chinese government surveillance that led to torture and human rights abuses.
- The case involves the Alien Tort Statute (ATS) and Torture Victim Protection Act, with debates on aiding-and-etting liability under ATS.
- Justices show divided views: some argue Congress should decide on ATS expansion, while others caution against limiting ATS to three historical offenses.
- Concerns include foreign policy implications, separation of powers, and the practical impact on victims and U.S. businesses.
- Oral arguments suggest the Court may rule narrowly, with a decision expected by late June or early July 2026.