The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in Cisco Systems v. Doe on April 28, 2026, in a case that could shape whether major tech companies can be held accountable for helping build surveillance systems used to target, detain, and abuse disfavored groups. In this video, Dr. Jon Padfield breaks down the allegations that Cisco helped develop China’s “Golden Shield” surveillance network, the legal history of the case, and why the Court’s ruling could have major consequences for mass surveillance, corporate accountability, civil liberties, and the future of warrantless surveillance in both China and the United States.
