Immigrants were not allowed to own land by law (at this time) so the Japanese parents put the home in the name of their children who were born in the US and were US citizens. The judge ruled that they legally owned the home for that reason.
The political views of a judge doesn't determine the decisions that they make. A judge is not asked what political party they belong to and decisions are based on law not political views.
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Judge Gideon Frisbee House was created in 1798.
Judge Isaac Wilson House was created in 1843.
Judge William Wilson House was created in 1856.
Judge John Ryon House was created in 1840.
Judge Joseph Barker House was created in 1832.
Judge Frank Cox House was created in 1898.
Judge Jacob Gale House was created in 1887.
Judge Louis Gates House was created in 1923.
Judge John Fine House was created in 1823.
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