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ROE v. NORTON

No. 73-6033.

422 U.S. 391 (1975)

95 S.Ct. 2221

45 L.Ed.2d 268

ROE ET AL. v. NORTON, COMMISSIONER OF WELFARE.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided June 24, 1975.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Frank Cochran argued the cause and filed briefs for parent appellants. David N. Rosen argued the cause for children appellants. With him on the brief was Edward J. Dolan.

Michael Anthony Arcari, Assistant Attorney General of Connecticut, argued the cause for appellee. With him on the brief were Robert K. Killian, Attorney General. and Paige J. Everin, Lorna M. Dwyer, and Francis J. MacGregor, Assistant Attorneys General.*

[422 U.S. 392]
PER CURIAM.

Appellants, mothers of illegitimate children receiving Aid to Families With Dependent Children (AFDC) assistance, and the children, commenced this action challenging § 52-440b, Conn. Gen. Stat. Rev. (1973),** which requires the mother of an illegitimate child to divulge to designated officials the name of the putative father of the child. Noncompliance with the statute is a contempt...

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