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
Judges
Court
- United States Ninth Circuit