Mr. Justice Day delivered the opinion of the court. Doremus wás indicted for violating § 2 of the so-called Harrison Narcotic Drug Act. 38 Stat. 785 ; 6 U. S. Comp. Stats. 1916, § 6287g. Upon demurrer to the indictment the District Court held the section unconstitutional for the reason that it was not a revenue measure, and…
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