Meadows v. Odom

RULING

POLOZOLA, Chief Judge.

This matter is before the Court on the parties’ cross-motions for summary judgment. 1 For the reasons which follow, defendants’ motion for summary judgment is GRANTED, and plaintiffs’ motion for summary judgment is DENIED.

I. Factual Background

The Court has previously set forth the factual background in an earlier opinion and will adopt these factual findings by reference herein. 2

The issue the Court must determine on the pending motions is whether the right to pursue one’s chosen occupation is protected by the Fourteenth Amendment Equal Protection Clause and the…