Patricia Lynch v. Michael S. Dukakis

U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit · Decided 1983-10-12

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McGOWAN, Senior Circuit Judge: This appeal from the district court raises questions regarding the adherence by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to federal laws protecting children in foster homes. Appellants, the Governor and various subordinate officials of Massachusetts, seek to vacate, alter or amend a preliminary injunction requiring the Department of Social Services (“DSS”)…

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