InAlienable2008

Judge Deville:
I have a writ of habeas corpus. Who speaks for the petitioner?

Howard Ellis:
Howard Ellis, your Honor, for the petitioner.

Judge Deville:
Jesus. And who speaks for the respondant?

Attorney Barry:
Victoria Barry, Deputy Attorney General on behalf of the United States. Your Honor, the government objects to this entire proceeding and moves that this petition be dismissed.

Judge Deville:
On what grounds?

Attorney Barry:
The court lacks jurisdiction.

Judge Deville:
Why is that?

Attorney Barry:
The petitioner is an alien, your Honor.

Judge Deville:
I know that.

Attorney Barry:
From another planet.

Judge Deville:
They usually are.

Howard Ellis:
Not from another planet, your Honor: the child was born here!

Judge Deville:
I know that!

Howard Ellis:
To a human father.

Attorney Barry:
We don't know that!