Lubetich v. Pollock

WEBSTER, District Judge.

The complaint in this action attacks the constitutionality of section 4, chapter 90, Laws 1923, of the state of Washington, which, as construed by state authorities, prohibits aliens from engaging in commercial fishing in the waters of this state, either in their individual capacity or as employees on fishing vessels owned and operated by citizens of the state. It further assails the constitutionality of certain orders and regulations promulgated by the state fisheries board, pursuant to the authority vested-in it by the Legislature, effecting commercial fishing in…