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Supreme Court kills suit claiming Cisco’s technology helped China persecute Falun Gong members
The U.S. Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit against Cisco, which alleged the company's technology aided China in persecuting Falun Gong members. The ruling rejected claims under the Alien Tort Statute and Torture Victim Protection Act, stating U.S. courts are not the appropriate venue for such suits. Cisco's technology was previously linked to China's surveillance efforts, including the 'Golden Shield' internet censorship program.
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