that the Cuban refugees had such a liberty interest, and affirmed the lower court's finding that international law did not apply. Impact The case was the subject of debate as to whether actions by the U.S. executive branch, absent Congressional action, could support the abrogation of customary rights under international law. In this context, the case holding is summarized: "upholding action of Attorney General authorizing detention of aliens in violation of international law". Notes External links United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit cases United States immigration and naturalization case law 1986 in United States case law Cuba–United States relations