Alvarez-Machain Case



Alvarez-Machain Case

Introduction

Alvarez-Machain case was a nationwide and internationally discussed law suit which came with multiple complexities and issues. In 2004, the US Supreme Court gave out its verdict on the case that was termed as Sosa v. Alvarez-Machain. The case held worldwide importance as it was a violation of the human rights and human rights activists felt scandalized when the issue was brought to the lime light. The US court played its part well by giving an affirming nod to the human right activists who could now bring their cases to the US courts through the Alien Tort Claim's ...