Golden Shield

The U.S. Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit against Cisco Systems, which alleged the company's technology was used to persecute Falun Gong members in China. The court ruled that U.S. courts are not the appropriate venue for such claims under the Alien Tort Statute or the Torture Victim Protection Act. Justice Amy Coney Barrett's majority opinion closed the door on using U.S. courts for foreign human rights violations, while Justice Sonia Sotomayor dissented, arguing it would block future international law cases.

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.

The Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit against Cisco, which alleged its technology enabled China's persecution of Falun Gong members. The court ruled U.S. courts are not the appropriate venue, rejecting claims under the Alien Tort Statute and Torture Victim Protection Act. Cisco's involvement in China's 'Golden Shield' surveillance system and its role in tracking Falun Gong material were central to the case.

The Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit against Cisco, which alleged its technology aided China's persecution of Falun Gong members. The court ruled U.S. courts are not the appropriate venue, rejecting claims under the Alien Tort Statute and Torture Victim Protection Act. Cisco disputed allegations it tailored technology for China's surveillance efforts targeting Falun Gong.