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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 affiliate)
· June 23, 2026
· 1 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 The justices ruled that American courts are the wrong forum for the suits, rejecting arguments made...
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The Supreme Court's decision to shut down the lawsuit against Cisco has significant implications for San Antonio 's own business community, which has strong ties to the tech industry. As a city with a growing number of tech companies, San Antonio must consider the potential consequences of doing business with foreign governments, particularly those with questionable human rights records. The fact that Cisco saw China's internet censorship effort as a sales opportunity raises questions about the ethics of prioritizing profits over human rights. San Antonio's business leaders should take note of this case and consider the potential risks and repercussions of collaborating with foreign governments that may use their technology to persecute minority groups. The city's economic development efforts should prioritize transparency and accountability in international business dealings to avoid being complicit in human rights abuses.
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Category: business ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
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What is this story about? 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...
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