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Ali v. Federal Bureau of Prisons
No. 06-9130
Title:
For Petitioner:
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No. 06-9130
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Abdus-Shahid M. S. Ali v. Federal Bureau of Prisons, et al.
Subject:
- Federal Tort Claims Act, Sovereign Immunity, Law Enforcement Officer
Question:
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Under 28 U.S.C. 2680(c), the Federal Tort Claims Acts waiver of sovereign
immunity does not extend to "[a]ny claim arising in respect of * * * the detention of
any goods, merchandise, or other property by any officer of customs or excise or
any other law enforcement officer." The question presented, over which ten circuits
are divided sixtofour is:
- Whether the term "other law enforcement officer" is limited to officers acting in a tax, excise, or customs capacity.
Decisions:
- U.S. Court of Appeals - 11th Circuit
Opinion Filed: October 19, 2006
- United States Supreme Court, Cert. Granted: May 29, 2007
Resources:
- Docket Sheet From the U.S. Supreme Court.
Briefs:
Parties
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For Petitioner:
Jean-Claude AndreFor Respondent:
Ivey, Smith & Rodriguez
Los Angeles, CA
Paul D. Clement
Solicitor General
United States Department of Justice
Washington, DC
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