Talk:Standing Bear

An Indian is a person
a person within the meaning of the habeas corpus act, and as such is entitled to sue out a writ of habeas corpus in the federal courts when it is shown that the petitioner is deprived of liberty under color of authority of the United States, or is in custody of an officer in violation of the constitution or a law of the United States, or in violation of a treaty made in pursuance thereof," is the first petition in the case United States, ex rel. Standing Bear, v. George Crook, a Brigadier-General of the Army of the United States. Jerry picker 02:05, 7 February 2006 (UTC)