Jonathan Brizendine and Melissa Brizendine v. Department of Human Services of the State of Arkansas; the Child…

Summary

The court affirmed dismissal of the Brizendines’ claims for declaratory and injunctive relief because their complaint did not plead sufficient facts showing that the denial of their foster-parent application was illegal, unconstitutional, or ultra vires. The complaint also alleged no facts connecting the Governor or the Child Welfare Agency Review Board to the application decision, so sovereign immunity applied to all State appellees.