Mathews v. Diaz (1976) Overview | LSData Case Brief Video Summary
The case is about resident aliens who were denied enrollment in a Medicare program because they did not meet the eligibility requirement of continuous residence in the US for five years and admission for permanent residence. Diaz filed a complaint, which was later reversed by the Supreme Court. Clara and Espinosa were added as plaintiffs and filed an amended complaint, seeking relief for a subclass of aliens who were denied enrollment because they did not meet the five-year continuous residence requirement. The District Court found that the requirement violated the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment and was not reasonable. The court ordered the Secretary to enroll them. The Supreme Court is reviewing the case to determine if Congress can legally discriminate in favor of citizens and against aliens in providing welfare benefits. The court concluded that the statutory classification does not deprive them of liberty or property without due process of law.
Mathews v. Diaz (1976)
Supreme Court of the United States
426 U.S. 67, 48 L. Ed. 2d 478, 96 S. Ct. 1883, 1976 U.S. LEXIS 122, SCDB 1975-107
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