Mathews v. Diaz

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1976-06-01

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Mr. Justice Stevens delivered the opinion of the Court. The question presented by the Secretary’s appeal is whether Congress may condition an alien’s eligibility for participation in a federal medical insurance program on continuous residence in the United States for a five-year period and admission for permanent residence. The District Court held that the fir…

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