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Supreme Court Reviews Cisco Human Rights Lawsuit Dismissal

4/29/2026

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Supreme Court is reviewing Cisco’s bid to dismiss a Falun Gong human-rights lawsuit, with a decision expected by late June.
Justice Neil Gorsuch asked whether the courthouse door is “not closely guarded,” signaling concern over corporate liability.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor suggested Cisco acted as a knowing partner of the Chinese government.
Cisco argues Alien Tort Statute and Torture Victim Protection Act do not allow claims against corporations for foreign-government abuses.

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Supreme Court is reviewing Cisco’s bid to dismiss a Falun Gong human-rights lawsuit, with a decision expected by late June.
Justice Neil Gorsuch asked whether the courthouse door is “not closely guarded,” signaling concern over corporate liability.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor suggested Cisco acted as a knowing partner of the Chinese government.
Cisco argues Alien Tort Statute and Torture Victim Protection Act do not allow claims against corporations for foreign-government abuses.