A background of law is therefore necessary for a thorough understanding of the statute. The Commissioner supervises the work of hearing officers who rule on issues of evidence. citizenship. domestic relations. and criminal law. He promulgates rules for the admission and disbarment of attorneys before the Immigration Service. He determines when transportation companies shall be fined for bringing illegal aliens into the United States and when departure bonds shall be declared breached. He makes recommendations on whether to deny or to grant naturalization petitions filed in our courts. He suggests the advisability of instituting denaturalization litigation. and he advises United States attorneys how to proceed with immigration lawsuits in the Federal courts. His approval or disapproval is sought in determining whether appeals should be lodged in the United States courts of appeal throughout the country and whether writs of certiorari should be filed in the Supreme Court. He renders legal opinions on the interpretation of the WalterMcCarran Act to immigration officials throughout the land and to other governmental agencies. Is this a task for a lawyer or a layman? Mr. Speaker. if we are to improve the administration of our immigration and naturalization laws. if we are to insure a more seasoned respect for law and order. if we are to guarantee. as far as we can. more perfect justice under our immigration statute. we will enact my bill to require that the Commissioner. who performs legal duties. be a lawyer.
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