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Rokiyi Tambara v. Weedin

Facts

The appellant, Tambara, was an alien who applied for entry into the United States. During the hearing, it was noted that he was very deaf, requiring an interpreter to speak loudly and directly into his ear for him to understand questions. The board of special inquiry concluded that his deafness was a physical defect that could affect his ability to earn a living, which led to the denial of his application for entry.

The appellant, Tambara, was an alien who applied for entry into the United States. During the hearing, it was noted that he was very deaf, requiring an interpreter to speak loudly and directly into his ear for him to understand questions.

Issue

The main legal issue was whether the appellant's deafness constituted a physical defect that could affect his ability to earn a living, thereby justifying his exclusion from the United States under the relevant immigration statute.

The main legal issue was whether the appellant's deafness constituted a physical defect that could affect his ability to earn a living, thereby justifying his exclusion from the United States under the relevant immigration statute.

Rule

Under Section 3 of the Act of February 5, 1917, aliens who are found to be mentally or physically defective, in a manner that may affect their ability to earn a living, can be excluded from the United States.

Under Section 3 of the Act of February 5, 1917, aliens who are found to be mentally or physically defective, in a manner that may affect their ability to earn a living, can be excluded from the United States.

Analysis

The court analyzed the evidence presented during the hearing, noting that the appellant's deafness was significant enough to impede his understanding of oral questions and would bar him from many occupations. The court found that the board of special inquiry's conclusion that the appellant's condition could affect his ability to earn a living was warranted by the testimony provided.

The court analyzed the evidence presented during the hearing, noting that the appellant's deafness was significant enough to impede his understanding of oral questions and would bar him from many occupations.

Conclusion

The court affirmed the order denying the writ of habeas corpus, concluding that the appellant's deafness justified his exclusion from the United States.

The court affirmed the order denying the writ of habeas corpus, concluding that the appellant's deafness justified his exclusion from the United States.

Who won?

The prevailing party was the government, as the court upheld the decision of the board of special inquiry to exclude the appellant based on his physical condition.

The prevailing party was the government, as the court upheld the decision of the board of special inquiry to exclude the appellant based on his physical condition.

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