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DeMore v. Kim: Charles DeMore, District Director, Et Al., Petitioners v. Hyung Joon Kim, Respondent

The Supreme Court of the United States, No. 01-1491, 10/01/02

On Petition for a Writ of Certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, Brief of Amici Curiae, International Human Rights Organizations in Support of Respondent

    "International law places strict limits on the power of states to detain individuals. Detention cannot be arbitrary and must serve a legitimate purpose. Thus, detention without charge, with no right to bail, and where the detainee poses no flight risk or danger to the public violates international law."

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