Theresa Saiz, Individually and on Behalf of Her Minor Son Anthony Joseph, and All Others Similarly Situated v. M. B. Goodwin

Mrs. Theresa Saiz, appellant, has twice made application to the New Mexico Department of Health and Social Services for benefits for her two children under the Aid to Families with Dependent Children program as provided by the Social Security Act of 1935, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 601 et seq. Mrs. Saiz’ older child is illegitimate. As a condition of eligibility for the AFDC benefits, she was asked to supply certain information required by the Department’s Regulation 223.321. 1 Mrs. Saiz refused to supply any of the information required by the regulation and, solely as a result of this refusal,…