Lyng v. International Union, United Auto Workers
United States Supreme Court
485 U.S. 360 (1988)
- Written by Josh Lee, JD
Facts
The federal government provides an income supplement for the poor for the purpose of providing food through the food-stamp program. In 1981, Congress enacted an amendment to the Food Stamp Act that prohibited workers participating in a strike from becoming eligible for assistance. The amendment also prohibited any increase in benefits due to a worker’s participation in a strike for households that were already receiving assistance.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (White, J.)
Dissent (Marshall, J.)
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