Rheingans v. Mitchell

This case raises the question as to whether a Selective Service registrant classified 1-0 may bring a civil action prior to compliance with an order to report for civilian work in lieu of induction, to compel his Board to reopen and classify him in Class III-A.

Appellant sought declaratory and in-junctive relief. He had been classified 1-0 but had applied to his local board for a hardship deferment, [class III-A] by reason of the asserted dependency upon him of his parents and other relatives. The board refused to reopen and reclassify plaintiff, and after appellant was ordered to report for…