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The Japanese Immigrant Case (Yamataya v. Fisher)
United States Supreme Court
189 U.S. 86, 23 S.Ct. 611, 47 L.Ed. 721 (1903)
- Written by Christopher Bova, JD
Facts
Yamataya (plaintiff), a Japanese immigrant, was deported four days after entering the United States, on the ground that she was likely to become a public charge (i.e., dependent on the government for support) and thus was inadmissible at the time she entered the country. Yamataya, who did not speak English, challenged her deportation on the grounds that she was not given adequate notice or an opportunity to be heard. She claimed that the deportation violated the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Harlan, J.)
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