United States ex rel. Roovers v. Kessler

HUTCHESON, Circuit Judge.

Habeas corpus to prevent deportation, the result below was a judgment denying his application for the writ, dismissing his petition, and remanding the relator to the custody of the immigration authorities to be dealt with according to law. Appellant, earnestly insisting that he is not subject to deportation; presses this appeal. These are the facts as they are stipulated.

Appellant is a citizen and subject of Holland, who entered the United States in 1917 as an alien seaman. In 1920 he made a declaration of intention to become a naturalized citizen, but thereafter took…