Woodman v. Wisconsin Department of Health & Social Services

Woodman appeals from a judgment that affirmed a decision of the Department of Health and Social Services to terminate his benefits under the Aid to Families with Dependent Children program because he owns two automobiles. Woodman claims that sec. 49.19(4) (em), Stats., which allows an AFDC family to own only one car, violates both the supremacy and equal protection clauses of the United States Constitution. Because we conclude that sec. 49.19(4) (em) is a reasonable restriction and does not conflict with federal welfare regulations or deny Woodman’s equal protection rights, we affirm.

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