United States v. Sing Tuck or King Do & Thirty-One

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1904-04-25

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Mr. Justice Holmes delivered the opinion of the court. This is a writ of habeas corpus against a Chinese Inspector and Inspector of Immigration. It appears from his return that the Chinese persons concerned came from China by way of Canada and were seeking admission into the United States. On examination by an inspector five gave their names, stated that they were born in the United States, (Unite…

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