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Supreme Court kills suit claiming Cisco’s technology helped China persecute Falun Gong members
By Mark Sherman, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 23, 2026
· 2 min read
The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted tech giant Cisco’s bid to shut down a lawsuit claiming that the company’s technology was used to persecute members of the Falun Gong spiritual movement in China.The justices ruled that American courts are the wrong forum for the suits, rejecting arguments made...
Key takeaway Justice Amy Coney Barrett wrote in her majority opinion that the justices “close the door” that the court slightly opened in 2004 when it suggested that some human-rights claims might be viable under the ATS.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The Supreme Court's decision to grant Cisco's bid to shut down a lawsuit over its technology being used to persecute Falun Gong members in China has significant implications for the tech industry in Alamo Heights and the broader San Antonio area. As a hub for tech companies, the region is home to numerous firms that operate globally, including in countries with questionable human rights records. The ruling raises questions about the responsibility of these companies to ensure their products are not used to facilitate human rights abuses abroad. In light of the Associated Press investigation revealing the role of American tech companies in building China's surveillance state, local residents and businesses may want to scrutinize the practices of tech firms in their own community. The case also underscores the need for greater transparency and accountability in the tech industry, particularly when it comes to international operations and human rights concerns.
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Category: business ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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