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The document summarizes a legal case regarding the forced deportation of 170 women from Manila to Davao without their consent by the Mayor of Manila and Chief of Police. The Supreme Court granted a writ of habeas corpus, finding the deportation deprived the women of their liberty and constitutional rights. While the women were considered "lepers of society" as prostitutes, they were still Philippine citizens protected by law. The Mayor was found in contempt of court for failing to comply with the court

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