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Huawei Sues U.S. After Congress Bans Government Purchase Of Its Equipment

The Chinese telecom manufacturer argues Congress violated the U.S. Constitution when it singled out Huawei without a trial. The U.S. has warned that Huawei gear might spy on Americans for China.

Chinese telecom manufacturer Huawei is suing the U.S. government, arguing that Congress violated the Constitution when it banned government agencies from purchasing Huawei equipment.

In the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act, Congress U.S. government agencies from contracting with Huawei or companies that use Huawei equipment. The U.S. government has alleged

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