This case presents important questions of practice touching the issue of the writ of habeas corpus. We accordingly granted certiorari in forma pauperis, and appointed counsel for the petitioner to insure adequate presentation at our bar.
The petitioner, who is confined in the Federal prison at Alcatraz, California, under sentence and commitment...
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