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Warfaa v. Ali

Linked with Ali v. Warfaa (15-1345)
Certiorari Denied

Petition for certiorari denied on June 26, 2017.

Docket No.15-1464
Op. Below4th Cir.

Issue

Whether a claim against an individual defendant who committed war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other serious violations of international law abroad touches and concerns the United States such that the Alien Tort Statute that confers federal jurisdiction over the claim where that defendant sought safe haven in the United States, obtained lawful permanent residency in the United States, and continues to reside in the United States, availing himself of the benefits and privileges associated with living in the United States.

Proceedings & orders timeline

Jun 3, 2016
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due July 6, 2016)
Jul 6, 2016
Brief of respondent Yusuf Abdi Ali in opposition filed.
Jul 19, 2016
Reply of petitioner Farhan Mohamoud Tani Warfaa filed.
Jul 20, 2016
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 26, 2016.
Oct 3, 2016
The Acting Solicitor General is invited to file a brief in this case expressing the views of the United States.
May 23, 2017
Brief amicus curiae of United States filed.
Jun 6, 2017
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of June 22, 2017.
Jun 26, 2017
Petition DENIED.

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