Supreme Court human rights ruling

Supreme Court Rules 6-3 on Corporate Human Rights Cases

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that foreign plaintiffs cannot sue US companies under the Alien Tort Statute for human rights abuses abroad. Justice Barrett held that federal judges lack authority to create new causes of action, delivering a victory to the multinational business community.

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Supreme Court activist lawsuits

Supreme Court Reins In Activist Lawsuits Against U.S. Businesses

Supreme Court rules 6-3 that private plaintiffs cannot sue for aiding and abetting violations of international law, protecting U.S. businesses from activist litigation. This decision represents a major conservative triumph protecting American innovation and preventing weaponization of U.S. courts.

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