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People v. Downer

Citations

  • 7 Cal. 169

Syllabus

<p>The act of 1855, imposing a tax of fifty dollars on every person arriving in this State by</p> <p>sea, who is incompetent to become a citizen, is void.</p> <p>The power of Congress to regulate commerce with foreign nations and among the States,</p> <p>is an exclusive power.</p>

Judges: Heydenfeldt

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