Huawei Sues U.S. Over Equipment Ban, Escalating Legal Clash (1)

Huawei Technologies Co. sued the U.S. government for barring its equipment from certain networks, delivering a legal riposte to American accusations it aids China in espionage.

The lawsuit is aimed at a U.S. statute that blocks government agencies from using equipment from Huawei and its domestic rival ZTE Corp., according to a complaint filed in federal court in Texas. Huawei argues in the suit that it’s unconstitutional to single out a person or a group for penalty without a fair trial.

The action signals a more aggressive response from the company toward its U.S. accusers, who have been trying to ...