Foley v. Connelie
Citation
435 U.S. 291 (1978)
Facts
Stub — to be completed.
Issue
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Holding
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Rule
States may restrict certain governmental positions — particularly those involving policymaking or the exercise of important governmental functions (the “political function” exception) — to citizens, even though alienage is normally subject to strict scrutiny; a state may bar aliens from serving as state troopers.
Significance
Establishes the “political function” exception to strict scrutiny for alienage classifications; police officers exercise core governmental authority and states may limit such positions to citizens.