UNITED STATES v. VERDUGO-URQUIDEZ

No. 88-1353.

494 U.S. 259 (1990)

UNITED STATES v. VERDUGO-URQUIDEZ

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided February 28, 1990


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Lawrence S. Robbins argued the cause for the United States. With him on the briefs were Solicitor General Starr, Assistant Attorney General Dennis, and Deputy Solicitor General Bryson.

Michael Pancer argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were Charles L. Goldberg and Patrick Q. Hall.*


CHIEF JUSTICE REHNQUIST delivered the opinion of the Court.

The question presented by this case is whether the Fourth Amendment applies to the search and seizure by United States agents of property that is owned by a nonresident alien and located in a foreign country. We hold that it does not.

Respondent Rene Martin Verdugo-Urquidez is a citizen and resident of Mexico. He is believed by the United States Drug Enforcement...

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