Davi v. Laird

WIDENER, District Judge.

This cause came to be heard before the court upon a motion by defendant to dismiss the complaint herein. Plaintiffs Davi, suing on behalf of themselves and others similarly situated, seek a declaration that defendant’s conduct of the war in Vietnam and Southeast Asia is violative of the Constitution,, and further request injunctive relief to prevent defendant’s use of their taxes in furtherance of said activities. Jurisdiction is claimed under 28 U.S.C. §§ 1331(a), 2201 and 2284, application being made under the last-mentioned section for the impaneling of a…