Supreme Court Will Consider New Curbs on Human-Rights Suits.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Stohr, Greg 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the US Supreme Court's decision to hear Cisco Systems Inc.'s appeal regarding lawsuits alleging the company's complicity in human rights abuses in China against Falun Gong practitioners. The case revolves around the 1789 Alien Tort Statute, which allows non-citizens to sue for violations of international law, and whether it should include aiding-and-abetting claims against American companies. Cisco argues that such claims should be limited to rare circumstances, while the plaintiffs assert that aiding-and-abetting liability is recognized under international law. The Supreme Court is expected to hear arguments in April and issue a ruling by July. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2026/01, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Religion and Philosophy
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:190803421
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