Alexander v. Silverman

OPINION AND ORDER

REYNOLDS, Chief Judge.

The issue in this class action is whether welfare applicants are constitutionally entitled to a statement of reasons and an administrative hearing after their application for general welfare relief is denied. Jurisdiction arises under 28 U.S.C. § 1343, 42 U.S.C. § 1983.

Defendant Silverman is the director of the Milwaukee County Department of Public Welfare (hereafter “DPW”) which provides general relief to all applicants found eligible for such relief in accordance with Chapter 49 of the Wisconsin Statutes. Defendants Pokorny, Geiger, and Haber are other…