Forbes v Chuoco Tiaco; G.R. No. L-6157; 30 Jul 1910; 16 Phil 534
FACTS: Defendant Chinese national was deported to China and was allegedly threatened to be deported again when he came back to the Philippines. He filed for a preliminary injunction prohibiting plaintiffs from deporting him. Said injunction was issued by the Court of First Instance. ISSUE(S): Whether or not the political rights of aliens are protected by due process of law. HELD: NO. The political rights of aliens is not governed by that “due process of law” which governs in dealing with their civil rights. The certificate of admission is a mere license and may be revoked at any time. An…