Hikvision Challenges FCC's China Ban in D.C. Circuit
Hikvision, which sells surveillance cameras and other security gear, challenged in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit a November FCC order clamping down on equipment from Chinese companies, preventing the sale of yet-to-be authorized equipment in the…
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U.S. The order bans FCC authorization of gear from companies including Hikvision and other Chinese companies. Legal challenges were expected (see 2211230065). “Hikvision seeks review on the grounds that the Order exceeds the FCC’s jurisdiction and its statutory authority; violates the Equal Protection and Bill of Attainder Clauses of the United States Constitution; violates the Communications Act and the Administrative Procedure Act; and is arbitrary and capricious, an abuse of discretion, not supported by substantial evidence, and otherwise contrary to law,” said a pleading with the court. Hikvision asks the court to “hold unlawful, vacate, enjoin, and set aside the Order and grant such further relief as may be appropriate.” Hikvision USA is a California company wholly owned by Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology, the pleading said. It’s being represented by HWG.