Cisco Systems v. Doe I
Apr 28, 2026
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Cisco Systems v. Doe I | 04/28/26 | Docket #: 24-856
24-856 CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. V. DOE I
DECISION BELOW: 73 F.4th 700
GRANTED LIMITED TO QUESTIONS 1 AND 3 PRESENTED BY THE PETITION.
CERT. GRANTED 1/9/2026
QUESTION PRESENTED:
1.
Whether the Alien Tort Statute ("ATS"), 28 U.S.C. § 1350, allows a judicially-implied
private right of action for aiding and abetting.
2.
Whether, if ATS aiding-and-abetting claims are cognizable, mere knowledge rather than
purpose suffices to show the requisite
mens rea.
3.
Whether the Torture Victim Protection Act, 28 U.S.C. § 1350 note, allows a judicially-
implied private right of action for aiding and abetting.
LOWER COURT CASE NUMBER: 15-16909
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