Paper Sons and Prostitution: Habeas Corpus at Angel Island

Introduction

Our research project is on Habeas Corpus cases at Angel Island during the early 20th century. With a focus on paper sons, prostitution, and possible citizens being key areas that caused potential immigrants, particularly from China, and the US government numerous problems.

By: Ellora Larsen, Courtlyn Plunkett, Erin Andrewlevich, Adam Thomson, and Noah Mota Pinto

Pages:| What is Habeas Corpus? | Angel Island | Paper Sons | Prostitution and Women | |Differences Between Japanese and Chinese| Conclusion |