Legal Opinion
United States v. Carta
Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
Decided January 15, 2010No. 09-1949, 09-2005PublishedCited by 41 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
BOUDIN, Circuit Judge.
The federal government sought to commit Todd Carta under the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act, Pub L. No. 109-248, 120 Stat. 587 (2006) (“Adam Walsh Act”). That statute authorizes civil commitment of a person already in federal custody, including one finishing a sentence after a criminal conviction, if the government shows that he is a “sexually dangerous person.” 18 U.S.C. § 4248 (2006).
*37The district court held that the government failed to make the necessary showing; the government now appeals, and Carta cross-appeals claiming that the statute is…
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