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Swank, Director, Illinois Department of Public Aid v. Rodriguez et al.
403 U.S. 901·Supreme Court of the United States·1971
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Opinion
June 7, 1971
No. 1269.
Swank, Director, Illinois Department of Public Aid v. Rodriguez et al.
[MAJORITY]
Appeal from D. C. N. D. Ill. Motion for leave to amend jurisdictional statement, and motion of appellees for leave -to proceed in forma pauperis, granted. Judgment affirmed.
[For earlier order herein, see 401 U. S. 990.]