I have no recollection of having been present at any hearing when this particular paragraph was under discussion. I very strongly disapprove of it. The only excuse for its insertion is to enable the immigration officers to learn something regarding the character of the alien. and from this language his character is presumed to be bad. because he has been accused of the commission of a crime. It does violence to the law on the subject of character as applied. I believe. in every State court of the United States and In the Federal courts of the Nation. because no witness will be required to answer a question regarding. accusations that may have been made against him. and all the courts hold that the mere accusation. the mere finding of an indictment. no matter how serious the crime. can not be regarded as impeaching the character of the individnal.
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