THE Court of Appeals (CA) has dismissed the petition filed by an American who had been allegedly detained and abridged of his liberty by Philippine immigration officials.

In a 10-page decision, the tribunal denied for lack of merit Ross P. James’ petition for writ of habeas corpus and writ of amparo against then Immigration chief Ricardo David and Commissioners Siegfred Mison, Ronaldo Ledesma, and Abdullah Mangotara.

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