US Supreme Court divided on Mexican cross-border shooting dispute 0 SHARES Share it! His administration, backing the US Border Patrol agent, has said giving foreigners the chance to sue could pose problems for national security and international relations. For the family’s lawsuit to move forward, the Supreme Court would have to widen the scope of its 1971 decision allowing certain suits against federal officials. The Supreme Court generally has been reluctant to extend the scope of civil rights protections. The 5th Circuit last year again ruled against the family, prompting a second trip to the Supreme Court.

Source: Manila Bulletin November 13, 2019 00:23 UTC