Gale Coker v. Dr. Louis W. Sullivan, Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Opinion for the Court filed by Circuit Judge RUTH BADER GINSBURG.

RUTH BADER GINSBURG, Circuit Judge:

This case concerns the justiciability of a suit by homeless families and advocacy organizations to require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS or the Department) to monitor and enforce state compliance with state Emergency Assistance plans. The district court granted HHS’ motion to dismiss for lack of standing, and plaintiffs have appealed. We affirm the district court’s dismissal of the case because we conclude that plaintiffs have no right of action under the Administrative…