In the case of New Orleans Flour Inspectors v. Glover (1895), the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Glover, a flour inspector who was dismissed from his position by the Board of Flour Inspectors for New Orleans without being given an opportunity to defend himself against accusations made about him. The court held that this dismissal violated Glover's Fourteenth Amendment rights to due process and equal protection under law as he was not provided with any notice or hearing before his termination. This decision established important precedent regarding procedural due process rights in employment terminations, particularly those involving public employees.

The dissenting opinion in the case of New Orleans Flour Inspectors v. Glover argued that the majority's decision was an overreach of federal power and a violation of states' rights. The justices who dissented believed that Louisiana had the right to regulate its own commerce, including flour inspection, without interference from the federal government. They contended that such regulation did not infringe upon any constitutional provisions or impede interstate commerce as it applied equally to all businesses operating within Louisiana’s borders. Furthermore, they asserted that this state law was enacted for public safety reasons and therefore should be upheld by the court rather than struck down on grounds of unconstitutionality.