Ex parte Harumi Motoshige

COSGRAVE, District Judge.

On December 23, 1931, petitioner, an alien and native of Japan, was questioned by the immigration inspector as to his right to remain in the United States. The result of the questioning, in the opinion of the inspector, justified further proceedings and warrant of arrest was applied for, issued, and hearings regularly conducted; the petitioner being represented by counsel. When the ease was considered by the Department of Labor at Washington, where counsel for petitioner were present, it was decided that the Department of State should be asked to make further…