Arkansas State Police Commission v. Davidson

My disagreement with the majority goes to the classification of this action as “viz, that Davidson is demanding a particular type of hearing.” As I view this statement by the majority they are doing an injustice not only to Davidson but also to the Chancellor who only enjoined the Arkansas State Police Commissioners from barring the press and public from any hearing held in connection with Davidson’s appeal.

The record shows that Davidson, a career State policeman, was publicly fired by written letter charging him with having received public monies to which he was not entitled. In accordance…