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Crane v. People of State of New York, 239 U.S. 195, 36 S.Ct. 85, 60 L.Ed. 218

Facts

The case arose when Crane, a contractor for the city, was accused of employing three individuals who were not citizens of the United States while working on the construction of sewer basins. The defense argued that the anti-alien labor law was unconstitutional and violated treaties between the United States and foreign nations. Despite objections, treaties were admitted as evidence, and Crane was found guilty and sentenced to a fine or imprisonment.

The case was commenced by information which accused Crane, plaintiff in error, while engaged as a contractor with the city in the construction of a public work of such city, by virtue of a contract entered into with the city, of having employed three persons not then citizens of the United States.

Issue

Did the anti-alien labor law violate the Constitution and international treaties?

The contentions of plaintiff in error are based on the treaties and on the 14th Amendment of the Constitution of the United States.

Rule

The court applied the principles of the anti-alien labor law, which classified violations as misdemeanors punishable by fines or imprisonment.

The provisions of the treaty with Italy are set out in the opinion in the Heim Case, and the provisions of the other treaties are not, so far as their application is concerned, materially different.

Analysis

The court examined the evidence presented, including the treaties with foreign nations, and determined that the law did not violate constitutional protections or international agreements. The arguments regarding the distinction between citizens and aliens were found to lack merit, and the court upheld the application of the law in this case.

We think this view is also without foundation.

Conclusion

The Court of Appeals affirmed the judgment of conviction against Crane, concluding that the anti-alien labor law was constitutionally valid and applicable in this instance.

Judgment affirmed.

Who won?

The State of New York prevailed in the case, as the court upheld the conviction and affirmed the legality of the anti-alien labor law.

The judgment was reversed. This action was not sustained by the court of appeals.

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