Ieronimakis v. Spence

SOBELOFF, Circuit Judge.

By this appeal an alien seaman suffering from active tuberculosis raises the question whether the Immigration Officer-in-Charge at Norfolk, Virginia, abused his discretion in ordering his return to his native country because a cure could not be effected “within a reasonable time.” 8 U.S.C.A. § 1283.1

Michael Ieronimakis, a Greek seaman, arrived at Newport News, Virginia, on September 21, 1957, aboard the S. S. Santhy, a Liberian vessel. Although he was afflicted with active pulmonary tuberculosis, his illness was not discovered by the Examining Medical Officer. He was…