Schneider v. Smith, 390 U.S. 17 (1967)

MR JUSTICE WHITE, with whom MR. JUSTICE HARLAN joins, concurring in the result.

I agree with the Court that the Magnuson Act did not authorize the inquiry undertaken by the Coast Guard Commandant, and that, therefore, the judgment of the District Court must be reversed. I express no opinion as to the scope of inquiry which Congress could constitutionally provide with respect to applicants for the position of merchant seaman.