Millers is known for argueing a legal case he argued, claiming Welfare as a Constitutional right.
Early life. Miller was born in 1945 in California, where he spent his formative years. Miller would attend Stanford and Harvard law School, which he graduated from in 1969. During and after his law school years he would be active in the antiwar movement associated with the Vietnam war. He would later work as a attorney for the Heath and Human Service department. He also spent a number of years in private practice, specializing in pension and entitlement cases.
The case in question.
In front of the 9th circuit Miller would argue Welfare to be a constitutional right. The arguement Miller put forward requires a exansive reading of the Constitution. The 9th circuit rejected his argument. The court reasoned that expenditure related cases are the perogative of the legislature and not the judiciary. As the 9th circuit is generally considered the most left leaning court in the country the decsion suggests that welfare reform and other entitlement policies can only be contested in the political branches.
Latter life. Since 1980s Miller has taught at Western New England College, School of Law. He is considered a expert in Constitutional law. He is also a member of the board of directors for the Rosenberg Childrens fund.
BruceMiller of the Skokomish Indian Reservation, near Shelton, has played a key role in conserving and sustaining the Twana language and culture of the Skokomish people.
Miller is a skilled basketweaver and carver, speaks and teaches the Twana language, and he has led the revival of a number of traditional Twana spiritual and ceremonial practices, including the winter longhouse ceremonies and the first elk ceremony.
Miller has worked as a playwright, actor, teacher, and counselor, around the world, but his most important role is that of a teacher of the Twana tradition and culture.