Supreme Court Reins In Activist Lawsuits, Major Win for U.S. Businesses

The Trump administration strongly supported taking the case and backed Cisco.

The Solicitor General participated in oral argument, urging the Court to reject judicial overreach that exposes American firms to unpredictable foreign-policy litigation.

This aligned with the administration’s goals of protecting U.S. innovation, preventing lawfare

against American companies, and avoiding judicial interference in foreign relations best handled by the executive and legislative branches.

Barrett emphasized separation of powers: “The power to create causes of action belongs to Congress… Creating any cause of action ‘is an extraordinary act that places great stress on the separation of powers.’”