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They argue the statute does not apply to foreign conduct.","The plaintiffs want to proceed with their lawsuit. They seek compensation for forced labor abroad."],"sources":[{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 32, lines 13-11","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2020/19-416_6k47.pdf","page_label":"file page 32, lines 13-11"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 5, lines 25-19","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2020/19-416_6k47.pdf","page_label":"file page 5, lines 25-19"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 52, lines 33-17","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2020/19-416_6k47.pdf","page_label":"file page 52, lines 33-17"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 67, lines 31-37","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2020/19-416_6k47.pdf","page_label":"file page 67, lines 31-37"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 85, lines 15-53","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2020/19-416_6k47.pdf","page_label":"file page 85, lines 15-53"}]},{"heading":"What each side says","paragraphs":["the sides that brought the case argue the statute lacks extraterritorial reach. They claim it cannot cover foreign corporate conduct.","the opposing sides argue the statute provides a federal forum. 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He questioned the historical basis for corporate liability.","Justice Alito asked about hypothetical results. He challenged the practical implications of the opposing sides' arguments."],"sources":[{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 10, lines 17-27","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2020/19-416_6k47.pdf","page_label":"file page 10, lines 17-27"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 11, lines 39-25","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2020/19-416_6k47.pdf","page_label":"file page 11, lines 39-25"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 12, lines 51-9","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2020/19-416_6k47.pdf","page_label":"file page 12, lines 51-9"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 13, lines 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It determines whether U.S. companies face liability for foreign labor practices. 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Use the official docket link for later case activity."],"sources":[{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 10, lines 17-27","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2020/19-416_6k47.pdf","page_label":"file page 10, lines 17-27"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 11, lines 39-25","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2020/19-416_6k47.pdf","page_label":"file page 11, lines 39-25"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 12, lines 51-9","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2020/19-416_6k47.pdf","page_label":"file page 12, lines 51-9"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 13, lines 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