In re Vacate Subpœnas Duces Tecum Addressed to Wilman Agency

By this application information is sought anent the scope of authority vested in the Industrial Commissioner to make inquiry concerning discrimination because of race, creed or color in defense industries. To what extent can the Commissioner go in the exercise of the powers vested by sections 21-b, 39 and subdivision 8 of section 21 of the Labor Law? How deeply may the investigation probe in the affairs and conduct of the business subject to the regulations of the Labor Department?

The importance of this application, particularly at this hour of disturbed political, social and economic…