Hawa Abdi Jama v. United States I.N.S.

22 F. Supp. 2d 353 (1998)

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Hawa Abdi Jama v. United States I.N.S.

United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
22 F. Supp. 2d 353 (1998)

Facts

Various aliens seeking asylum in the United States (plaintiffs) were detained at a facility called Esmor in New Jersey. The United States Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) (defendant) oversaw the facility. The alien detainees alleged that during their detentions, the detainees were physically, mentally, and sexually abused by the guards and officials of Esmor (defendants). The alien detainees also alleged that the living conditions were unhygienic and inhumane. Esmor was eventually closed after a revolt by detainees. The detainees filed a lawsuit, alleging that the actions of the INS, guards, officials, and Esmor violated federal law, New Jersey state law, and international law. The defendants filed a motion to dismiss, arguing that the claims based on international law were inappropriate, given that adequate relief existed for the alleged acts under United States law.

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Issue

Holding and Reasoning (Debevoise, J.)

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