United States Ex Rel. John Turner Vs. William Williams, Commissioner of Immigration (1903)

By Clarence Darrow

Book Overview

""United States Ex Rel. John Turner Vs. William Williams, Commissioner of Immigration"" is a legal case book written by renowned American lawyer, Clarence Darrow. The book documents the case of John Turner, a British immigrant who was denied entry into the United States by William Williams, the Commissioner of Immigration in 1903. Turner filed a lawsuit against Williams, claiming that his constitutional rights had been violated. Darrow, who was known for his defense of civil liberties and social justice, represented Turner in the case. The book provides a detailed account of the legal proceedings, including the arguments made by both sides and the final ruling of the court. It also offers insights into the immigration policies and practices of the United States during the early 20th century. Overall, ""United States Ex Rel. John Turner Vs. William Williams, Commissioner of Immigration"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of immigration law and civil rights in the United States.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167537394
• ISBN13: 9781167537394
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"