Mathews v. Eldridge

Mathews v. Eldridge (1976) was a landmark U.S. Supreme Court case that addressed the due process rights of individuals. The Court ruled that before the government can terminate a person's benefits, like disability payments, it must provide a fair process, including notice and an opportunity to be heard. The decision established a three-part test to determine what procedural protections are necessary, considering the private interest at stake, the risk of erroneous deprivation, and the government's interest. This case is significant for shaping how fairness is ensured in government decisions affecting individual rights.