Mary Dilda v. Arthur Quern, Director, Illinois Department of Public Aid

The sole issue presented by this appeal is whether the district court erred in holding that a form of notice proposed by the Illinois Department of Public Aid adequately details the basis for a reduction or cancellation of benefits to persons participating in the Aid of Families with Dependent Children Program. Because the notice fails to meet the demands of procedural due process, we reverse.

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This case was brought by a welfare recipient in her own behalf and for a representative class challenging the practice of the Illinois Department of Public Aid (“Department”) of reducing or cancelling…