Marchwinski v. Howard
Last Update: March 1, 2001
What's at Stake
Summary
In 1999, the ACLU and the ACLU 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 - ACLU Appellate Court Brief
Marchwinski v. HowardLegal Documents
Marchwinski v. Howard - ACLU 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 ACLU Challenge to Urine Testing of Welfare Recipients
Sep 30, 1999
Michigan ACLU 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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