Rivers v. Schweiker

OPINION

KEVIN THOMAS DUFFY, District Judge:

Plaintiffs in this class action are recipients of federal Supplemental Security Income [hereinafter “SSI”] who, prior to their receipt of SSI, applied for and received “interim assistance” from the New York City Department of Social Services [hereinafter “NYCDSS”]. Plaintiffs challenge the administration of the interim assistance program in New York City contending that certain of defendants’ policies and practices violate the United States Constitution as well as federal and state statutory and regulatory provisions.

Plaintiffs now seek an order…