Sanders v. Hennepin Cnty. Human Ser v. & Pub. Health Dep't Child Support
In brief
The Supreme Court declined to hear the case (denied Sanders's petition), so it did not decide the dispute's legal questions.
- Where it stands
- Decided
Decided · May 26, 2020
- What it’s about
- This case involves a dispute between an individual and the Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department regarding child support. The Supreme Court was asked to review a decision from the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.
- Who it affects
- For Sanders and Hennepin County, the Supreme Court left questions about due process (fair procedures) and equal protection (equal treatment under the law) undecided.
Summary: written with AI from the case record.

What it's about
The case came from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit and involved a dispute over child support between Sanders and a Hennepin County department.
Question presented
1. Where a Title IV-D foreign municipal tribunal and foreign agents operating under the Executive-Branch of government; pursuant to the Uniform Interstate Family Act; where the state municipal tribunal has failed to afford Due Process safeguards, as required by state and federal regulations? 2. Where commenced actions by the state violate the rule announced in Penneoyer V. Neff, 95 U.S.714 (1877); pursuant to Due Process and Equal Protection of the Law pursuant to state and county administrative-support-hearings; Conram Non Judice? 3. Where a man or woman whom has previously invoked his or her rights to be afforded 1ST and 14TH Amendment United States Constitutional protection, pursuant to state municipal tribunals dealing in commerce, administrative actions, commence without notifying the U.S. Department of State Pursuant to 22 CFR 93.1-93.2; 28 USC 1330; acts are in violations of the Civil Rights Act: Section 1983: 18 USC 241; Conspiracy Against Rights; 18 USC 242; Deprivation of Rights; Under the Color of Law, and 5. LB. 1. Due Process Claims and Section 1983? 4. Pursuant to what circumstances does a man or woman being compelled to associate with the corporate " fictitious entity"" initiate or cease farther" communication with the state foreign municipal corporate entity and hereby purge the taint from Penneoyer?
What the Court decided
Holding
Petition DENIED.
What's next
The Supreme Court has finished its action in this case. The record shows no Supreme Court decision on the main legal questions.
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