Cafeteria & Restaurant Workers Union, Local 473, AFL-CIO v. McElroy
United States Supreme Court
367 U.S. 886 (1961)
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Navy officials revoked cafeteria worker Brawner's security badge for a sensitive facility without explaining why, terminating her access; her employer's request for a hearing was denied. The union representing her (plaintiff) sued the Secretary of Defense and Navy officials (defendant), arguing the revocation without notice or a hearing violated due process.
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Whether the type of due process the federal government must provide when acting against a person's private interest depends on the nature of the government action and the nature of the private interest at stake.