US Supreme Court Limits Accountability in Human Rights Violations

The US Supreme Court has made a significant ruling in the case of Cisco v. Doe, closing the door on recognizing modern international human rights law claims under the Alien Tort Statute.

In its decision, the court overturned the Sosa v. Alvarez-Machain ruling and reversed a line of cases dating back to 1980.

This move has significant implications for accountability in human rights violations, as it limits the ability of individuals to bring claims under the Alien Tort Statute.

Paul Hoffman, Katherine Gallagher, and Tyler Giannini will discuss the reasoning behind this decision and its effects on pending cases in lower federal courts during a panel discussion on October 2nd.