Webster v. Doe

After Doe (plaintiff), a well-regarded CIA employee, disclosed he was gay, the CIA Director (defendant) fired him citing a security concern under the National Security Act's provision letting the Director terminate anyone he deems necessary or advisable in the interests of the United States; Doe sued under the APA and separately raised constitutional claims of due process and equal protection violations. The appellate court found his termination reviewable, and the Director sought certiorari.

Whether Congress must clearly indicate an intent to preclude judicial review of constitutional claims arising from an agency action.