A threejudge Federal district court in the District of Columbia on November 11. 1967. struck down the Districts requirement for 1 year of residence in determining eligibility for welfare. Judges Bazelon and Fahy concurred in the decision. Judge Holtzoff dissented strongly and argued that the requirement was a safeguard against the possibility that this city would become a "Mecca for migrants." The transcript shows that the Public Welfare Department of the District of Columbia intends. under present policies. to provide food or food stamps for those who declare themselves to be destitute. to provide shelter for those who state that they have none and have no funds to provide it for themselves. and to process applications for other specific forms of welfare assistance. In fact. if any marcher states that he is destitute and without the necessities of life. the Public Welfare Department will furnish him with a cash grant. up to $100 in some cases. to support him for 1 month. Recruits for the march are being told to go to Washington one night and get on welfare the next day.
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