Ng Fung Ho v. White, 259 U.S. 276 (1922), is a United States Supreme Court decision holding that habeas corpus petitioners are entitled to a de novo judicial hearing to adjudicate claims that they are citizens of the United States.[1]
Ng Fung Ho v. White | |
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Argued March 17–20, 1922 Decided May 29, 1922 | |
Full case name | Ng Fung Ho v. White |
Citations | 259 U.S. 276 (more) 42 S. Ct. 492; 66 L. Ed. 938 |
Case history | |
Prior | 266 F. 765 (9th Cir. 1920) |
Holding | |
In habeas corpus proceedings to test the validity of a deportation order, the petitioner is entitled to a de novo judicial trial on a claim of citizenship. | |
Court membership | |
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Case opinion | |
Majority | Brandeis, joined by a unanimous Court |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Ng Fung Ho v. White, 259 U.S. 276, 282 (1922).
External links
edit- Text of Ng Fung Ho v. White, 259 U.S. 276 (1922) is available from: Justia Library of Congress