Foley v. Connelie - Lecture notes 13 PDF

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Constitutional Law II 2020 case brief for FOLEY V CONNELIE...

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FOLEY v. CONNELIE 435 U.S. 291 (1978) FACTS: Parties: Appellant: Edmund Foley (Π) Appellee: Connelie (Δ) Procedural History: 

District Court ruled in favor of Δ

Relevant Facts: 

Π is an alien eligible in due course to become a naturalized citizen, who is lawfully in this country as a permanent resident

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Π applied for appointment as an NYS State trooper

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Pursuant to NY statute the state refused to allow Π to take the examination

ISSUE: 

Whether a NY statute limiting appointment of members of state police force to citizens of the US violates the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment

PARTIES’ ARGUMENTS: Appellant:  Appellee:  DISPOSITION OF THE COURT:  RULE OF LAW: 

A NY statute limiting appointment of members of state police force to citizens of the US does not violate the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment

HOLDING: 

NY statute does not violate the 14th Amendment

COURT’S REASONING: 

Citizenship may be a relevant qualification for fulfilling those important nonelective positions held by officers who participate directly in the formulation, execution or review of broad public policy

CONCURRING OPINION:  DISSENTING OPINION: ...