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United States v. Rene Martin Verdugo-Urquidez

Citations: 902 F.2d 773; 1990 U.S. App. LEXIS 7952; 1990 WL 62156Docket: 87-5061

Court: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; May 16, 1990; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated its previous opinion and reversed the district court's decision regarding Rene Martin Verdugo-Urquidez, following a mandate from the United States Supreme Court. The Supreme Court's ruling in United States v. Verdugo-Urquidez, certified on April 16, 1990, necessitated this action. The case is remanded to the district court for further proceedings that align with the Supreme Court's opinion. The panel of judges included WALLACE, NORRIS, and THOMPSON, and the decision was rendered on May 16, 1990.

Legal Issues Addressed

Remand for Further Proceedings

Application: The case is sent back to the district court for actions that are consistent with the Supreme Court's ruling.

Reasoning: The case is remanded to the district court for further proceedings that align with the Supreme Court's opinion.

Supreme Court Mandate on Appellate Decisions

Application: The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals is required to vacate its previous opinion and reverse the district court's decision due to a mandate from the United States Supreme Court.

Reasoning: The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated its previous opinion and reversed the district court's decision regarding Rene Martin Verdugo-Urquidez, following a mandate from the United States Supreme Court.