Russell Lorfing
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“But she will physically be handed over, and U.S. marshals will have to fly to Mexico. Or they'll arrange a coordinated kind of border handover.”
Russell Lorfing · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-25
Lorfing explained to Fox News Digital how the Marshals Service would work with Mexico to physically transfer Somoza to U.S. custody.
“has a right to challenge it under the federal system,”
Russell Lorfing · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-25
Lorfing said Somoza has the right to challenge her extradition under the Mexican federal system.
“These amparos are a big deal in Mexico,”
Russell Lorfing · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-25
Lorfing described amparo appeals as significant legal challenges in Mexico that can delay extradition.
“It hits the pause button, too. So a three-month extradition can turn into a two-year extradition.”
Russell Lorfing · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-25
Lorfing explained that an amparo appeal can extend a three-month extradition process into two years.