United States Ninth Circuit

Grant of writ of habeas corpus by a noncitizens challenging extradition to the Philippines on grounds that it would violate his rights under the Convention Against Torture (CAT) and the Fifth Amendment's Due Process Clause, is vacated and remanded for a declaration from the Secretary of State that she has complied with her obligations under the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (FARRA), 8 U.S.C. section 1231, where the record lacks any sufficient basis in the record to review the district court's order granting petitioner's release.

Appellate Information

• Decided 06/08/2012
• Published 06/08/2012

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• United States Ninth Circuit

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