Supreme Court hears arguments in Falun Gong lawsuit against Cisco over alleged complicity in human rights persecution in China
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday on whether Cisco can be held liable under the Alien Tort Statute and Torture Victim Protection Act for allegedly providing technology used to persecute Falun Gong members in China. The conservative majority appeared skeptical of the lawsuit and concerned about the breadth of similar suits. The case hinges partly on whether Cisco's involvement with China was substantial enough to establish U.S. court jurisdiction.
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PBS emphasizes the conservative majority's concern about courthouse accessibility and how broadly to rule, while the Times leads with broader implications for international human rights lawsuits generally. Both cover the same hearing but focus on different downstream consequences.
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“LISTEN: Supreme Court hears case on Cisco's alleged role in China's persecution of Falun Gong”
“Supreme Court Appears Skeptical of Falun Gong Lawsuit Against Cisco”
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