Tarble's Case
United States Supreme Court
80 U.S. 397 (1872)
Relevant factsFree
A Wisconsin court commissioner issued a writ of habeas corpus ordering release of underage army recruit Tarble (defendant), held in federal military custody, and the Wisconsin Supreme Court affirmed; the U.S. government petitioned for a writ of error to the U.S. Supreme Court.
IssueFree
Whether states have the authority to issue writs of habeas corpus to free federal prisoners.