The present provisions of law are set forth in section 503 of the Nationality Act of 1940 (8 U. S. C. 903). Section 360 is designed to curtail the judicial review provided under existing law in several respects. Section 360 denies existing declaratory judgment actions under title 28. United States Code. page 2201. to persons claiming American citizenship against whom deportation or exclusion proceedings have been brought. In exclusion cases. a claim of citizenship may only be brought in court in habeas corpus proceedings. Section 360 permits declaratory judgment actions upon a claim of American citizenship only within 5 years after a final administrative denial and only in the district of the individuals residence.
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