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Hyun v. Landon, District Director, Immigration and Naturalization Service
350 U.S. 990100 L. Ed. 2d 856·Supreme Court of the United States·1956
Mr. Justice Clark took no part in the consideration or decision of this case.
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Opinion
March 26, 1956.
No. 201.
Hyun v. Landon, District Director, Immigration and Naturalization Service.
William B. Murrish argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the brief was John W. Porter. Beatrice Rosenberg argued the cause for respondent. With her on the brief were Solicitor General Sobeloff, Assistant Attorney General Olney and Carl H. Imlay. A. L. Wirin filed a brief for the American Civil Liberties Union, Southern California Branch, as amicus curiae, supporting petitioner.
[MAJORITY — Per Curiam:]
Certiorari, 350 U. S. 816, to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Argued March 5, 1956. Decided March 26, 1956.
Per Curiam:
The judgment is affirmed by an equally divided Court.
Mr. Justice Clark took no part in the consideration or decision of this case.