In the Matter of L. C. A. K. Martens, an Alleged Alien. Brief on Behalf of Mr. Martens (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781149974889)

This legal brief, "In the Matter of L. C. A. K. Martens, an Alleged Alien," documents the case of Ludwig Christian Alexander Karlovich Martens, the first representative of Soviet Russia to the United States. Published in 1920, the brief presents arguments on Martens' behalf, challenging the attempt to deport him from the U.S.

Authored by Charles Recht, Thomas W. Hardwick, and Isaac Aaronvich Hourwich, the document offers a fascinating glimpse into the legal and political complexities surrounding immigration and the Red Scare era following World War I. It provides valuable insights into the application of immigration law and the challenges faced by individuals accused of being undesirable aliens.

This historical legal document is essential for researchers and historians interested in immigration law, Soviet-American relations, and the political climate of the early 20th century.

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