Supreme Court Restricts Liability Under International Human Rights Statutes

The Supreme Court, in the case of 'Cisco Systems v. Doe,' has determined that aiding-and-abetting claims cannot be brought under the Alien Tort Statute or the Torture Victim Protection Act. This ruling narrows the scope of liability for entities accused of supporting violations of international law. However, it maintains direct liability under the TVPA for individuals who directly commit torture or extrajudicial killings.