I think that this bill contains the worst example of the usurpation of power that I have seen in that regard. For many years the people of this country have been interested in devising a system of hearings before administrative branches that would give to the citizens of this country a fair hearing and their day in court. if it was necessary to go to court. in order to obtain simple justice. The Supreme Court of the United States has ruled that the Administrative Procedures Act applies in deportation matters. The Immigration Service knew full well a year ago. at least they were advised. that that act was applicable. I knew of their practices and asked representatives of the Immigration Service to come to my office to a conference where the Immigration Subcommittee of the Committee on the Judiciary pointed out to them that their practice of having one man act as complaining witness. as prosecutor. as judge. as jury. and as executioner was in violation of the law. There was a very simple course open to them. all they had to do was select one of their inspectors and designate him to hold hearings. But they did not see fit to take this advice. and they went on with their practice which was clearly in violation of the law.
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