United States v. Vasilatos

HASTIE, Circuit Judge.

Section 180(a) of Title 8 of the United States Code as it existed in 1951, when the events in litigation occurred, made it a felony for a deported alien again to “enter” the United States. 1 The relevant venue statute authorized prosecution at “any place * * * at which the violation may occur * * 8 U.S.C. (1946 ed.) § 164. For reenactment, see 8 U.S.C.A. § 1329. Appellant Vasilatos, a Greek seaman, was indicted, tried and convicted under Section 180(a) in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, it being alleged that he had unlawfully "entered” the United States at the Port…