District Court, D. New Jersey November 18, 1983, Civ. 83-4023 (Harris v. Heckler)

LACEY, District Judge.

INTRODUCTION

Plaintiffs are former recipients of Aid to Families with Dependent Children (“AFDC”) benefits. They challenge the “lump sum rule,” under which they were declared ineligible for benefits for a period of time. Defendants administer the AFDC program on the state and federal levels.

The underlying facts are undisputed.