The state administers a public housing assistance program aimed at supporting low-income families. To remain eligible for the assistance, recipients must agree to participate in a community volunteer program managed by the state. Alex, a recipient, declines to join the volunteer program and subsequently loses his housing assistance. On what constitutional doctrine is Alex most likely basing his challenge to the state's decision?
Alex is relying on the doctrine of unconstitutional conditions, which prohibits the government from making the receipt of a benefit contingent upon the surrender or limitation of constitutional rights. By requiring participation in a community volunteer program as a requirement for housing assistance, the state is imposing unconstitutional conditions.
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