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United States Ninth Circuit


ALVAREZ-MACHAIN v. US, 99-56762/56880

The DEA had no authority to effect an arrest and detention of a Mexican citizen in Mexico, and he may now pursue civil remedies under U.S. law for his abduction by Mexican citizens acting on behalf of the DEA.

Appellate Information

  • Decided 06/03/2003
  • Published 06/03/2003

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  • United States Ninth Circuit

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