Osher v. Selective Service Local Board

Opinion summary

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The case involved a challenge by Osher against the Selective Service Local Board regarding his draft classification. Osher argued that the board's decision to classify him as eligible for military service was arbitrary and capricious, violating his rights under due process. He contended that he should have been granted an exemption or deferment based on personal circumstances, which were allegedly not properly considered by the board. The Supreme Court reviewed whether there had been any procedural errors in how the local board handled Osher’s classification and if their decision-making process adhered to established legal standards governing selective service classifications.