Supreme Court Rules Against Falun Gong in Cisco Lawsuit
The Supreme Court has ruled 6-3, siding with Cisco in a lawsuit brought by Falun Gong practitioners. The ruling stated that Cisco cannot be sued under the Alien Tort Statute for allegations of aiding the Chinese government's surveillance and torture…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, June 23, 2026 —
The Supreme Court has ruled 6-3 in favor of Cisco Systems in a lawsuit filed by Falun Gong practitioners. The decision, issued by the nation’s highest court, determined that Cisco cannot be held liable under the Alien Tort Statute for claims that the company aided the Chinese government in its surveillance and torture of the group.
The lawsuit alleged that Cisco provided technology that facilitated the monitoring and suppression of Falun Gong members within China. However, the court’s majority opinion found that the Alien Tort Statute does not permit such claims against corporations for alleged involvement in human rights abuses abroad.
The ruling provides clarity on the scope of corporate liability under the Alien Tort Statute in cases involving allegations of complicity in human rights violations. The specific details of Cisco’s alleged involvement and the technological aspects of the case were central to the court’s consideration.
Story summarized from the original created by Sophie Brams on thehill.com, see more information here.
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