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National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association v. Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, Inc.

Petition for writ of certiorari granted, judgment vacated, and case remanded to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit for further consideration in light of FCC v. Consumers' Research on June 30, 2025.

Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
24-472 5th Cir. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2024

Issue: Whether the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act grants legislative power to a private corporation, the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, in violation of Article I, section I, clause I of the Constitution (the "private nondelegation doctrine").

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DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
10/22/2024Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due November 29, 2024)
11/12/2024Brief of respondents Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, Inc., et al. in opposition filed. VIDED.
11/13/2024Brief amicus curiae of North American Association of Racetrack Veterinarians filed.
11/21/2024Brief of Federal Respondents in opposition filed. VIDED.
12/02/2024Reply of petitioners National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, et al. filed. (Distributed)
12/04/2024DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/10/2025.
01/13/2025DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/17/2025.
06/26/2025DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 6/26/2025.
06/30/2025Petition GRANTED. Judgment VACATED and case REMANDED for further consideration in light of FCC v. Consumers’ Research, 606 U. S. ___ (2025).