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IN RE BURRUS, 136 U. S. 586 (1890)
136 U. S. 586U.S. Supreme Court
In re Burrus, 136 U.S. 586 (1890)
In re Burrus
No. 10, Original
Submitted March 10, 1890
Decided May 19, 1890
136 U.S. 586
Syllabus
A district court of the United States has no authority in law to issue a writ of habeas corpus to restore an infant to the custody of its father when unlawfully detained by its grandparents.