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Roe and Doe were both new residents of California who applied for welfare benefits and were limited in the amount they could receive. They filed suit against California officials alleging the policy violated their constitutional rights.
In This Issue
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Foreword
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Overview of Welfare Reform
Key Provisions of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
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Before the Court
The Justices Weigh in During Oral Arguments
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Opinion of the Court
California Cannot Restrict Welfare Benefits of Recently Arrived Residents
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Pro & Con
Does the Constitution Allow States to Limit Welfare Benefits Available to Recently Arrived Residents?