Citations 83 U.S. 147 (more) | ||
Full case name Carlisle v. United States |
Carlisle v. United States, 83 U.S. 147 (1872), was a United States Supreme Court case in which the Court ruled that "[a]n alien, whilst domiciled in the country, owes a local and temporary allegiance, which continues during the period of his residence." The case has been cited in articles discussing the "culture defense" in criminal law.
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