by Lucy Salyer, University of New Hampshire
Learn about the case — historical background and documents
Download a PDF of the Historical Background and Documents
Chew Heong v. United States: A Short Narrative
The Federal Courts and their Jurisdiction
The Judicial Process: A Chronology
Legal Questions Before the Federal Courts
Lawyers' Arguments and Strategies
Biographies
Media and Public Debates
Historical Documents
Bibliography and Resources
Chew Heong v. United States: Chinese Exclusion and the Federal Courts