# Supreme Court Bars Falun Gong Lawsuit Against Cisco

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Published: 2026-06-23T14:40:25+00:00
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The Supreme Court just shut down a high-stakes lawsuit against Cisco, ruling that U.S. courts can’t hear claims tied to alleged human rights abuses in China—even if the tech was developed here. Falun Gong plaintiffs argued Cisco knowingly built surveillance tools for Beijing that led to persecution, but the Court sided with the principle that foreign government actions aren’t subject to American judicial review. This decision echoes a growing trend of U.S. courts rejecting cases rooted in overseas abuses, even as investigations reveal how American tech firms helped construct China’s surveillance infrastructure under political pressure. Cisco denies all allegations, and this ruling effectively closes the legal door on this specific case—leaving activists without a U.S. courtroom to pursue justice. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d7cf9dbe5b7b34c0

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