Marchwinski v. Howard
Last Update: March 1, 2001
What's at Stake
Summary
In 1999, the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û and the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û of Michigan brought a challenge to the country's first-ever law requiring welfare recipients to undergo drug testing. A federal judge blocked the Michigan law, saying that the policy sets a "dangerous precedent" under the Constitution.
Legal Documents
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09/01/2000
Marchwinski v. Howard - Court Decision
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03/01/2001
Marchwinski v. Howard - ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û Appellate Court Brief
Marchwinski v. HowardLegal Documents
Marchwinski v. Howard - ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û Appellate Court Brief
Date Filed: 03/01/2001
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03/01/2001
Marchwinski v. Howard - Appellate Court Amicus Brief
Marchwinski v. HowardLegal Documents
Marchwinski v. Howard - Appellate Court Amicus Brief
Date Filed: 03/01/2001
Press Releases
Sep 05, 2000
Citing "Dangerous Precedent," Federal Judge Blocks MI's Plan to Drug Test Welfare Recipients
Apr 18, 2000
Court Rejects Michigan's Attempt to End ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û Challenge to Urine Testing of Welfare Recipients
Sep 30, 1999
Michigan ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û Seeks Halt to Nation's First Mandatory Welfare Drug Testing Program
Nov 10, 1999
Judge Blocks First-Ever Mandatory Drug Testing of Michigan Welfare Recipients
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