Gibson v. Sallee

MEMORANDUM

WISEMAN, Chief Judge.

This cause came on to be heard on January 30, 1986 on plaintiffs’ motion for preliminary injunctive relief. For the reasons discussed herein, the Court hereby GRANTS plaintiffs’ motion for a preliminary injunction and, because it is unopposed, GRANTS plaintiffs’ motion for class certification. 1

Plaintiffs have brought this action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and under 28 U.S.C. § 1331. Plaintiffs challenge a policy of the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) concerning Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) benefits. The challenged policy, set…