Fong Haw Tan v. Phelan

333 U.S. 6 · Decided February 2, 1948 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Fong Haw Tan v. Phelan was decided on February 2, 1948 unanimously (9–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice William O. Douglas wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Deportation” in the Civil Rights area.

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Full case caption

Fong Haw Tan v. Phelan, Acting District Director, Immigration and Naturalization Service

SCDB identifiers: case 1947-030, docket 1947-030-01.

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