Huawei Sues U.S. Government Over Equipment Ban
Huawei files a lawsuit arguing that a federal ban on its equipment violates the U.S. Constitution due to a lack of evidence and due process.
Huawei takes legal action against the United States government by filing a lawsuit in a federal court in Texas. The company argues that Section 889 of the National Defense Authorization Act is unconstitutional because it prevents federal agencies and contractors from using Huawei equipment without providing evidence or due process.
The telecommunications giant seeks a permanent injunction against these restrictions as it pushes back against longstanding accusations of espionage. Huawei's rotating chairman, Guo Ping, firmly denies that the company installs backdoors in its equipment and states that the U.S. government attempts to smear the company without presenting any actual proof of a security threat.
This legal offensive sets Huawei apart from its rival ZTE, which previously reached a reconciliation with the U.S. government by paying a massive fine. U.S. officials continue to warn against using Huawei products due to a 2017 Chinese law requiring citizens to assist national intelligence efforts, but Huawei actively fights these restrictions through the American legal system.