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Fifth Circuit strikes down federal takeover of the horse racing industry hidden in massive COVID relief bill

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit struck down the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) in response to a lawsuit brought by thoroughbred horse owners and trainers.

Horseracing panel’s nationwide power questioned in court – AP News

The crux of the suit is that plaintiffs believe HISA delegates legislative authority to a private organization and private individuals in violation of the U.S. Constitution.

Bennett Liebman: New Fifth Circuit Ruling ‘Uphill Fight’ for HISA – Thoroughbred Daily News

Just a month before the racetrack safety component of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) is set to go into effect, two separate lawsuits cast looming shadows over the program's legal and operational future.

Lubbock horse racing lawsuit dismissed, attorneys will appeal – Fox 34

A lawsuit out of Lubbock, claiming Congress “handed over” power to a private group in the interest of federally regulating horse racing, has been dismissed.

Federal judge issues ruling in challenge to Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act

U.S. District Court Judge James Wesley Hendrix issued a ruling in National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association v. Black.

Judge Hears Arguments on HISA’s Constitutionality – BloodHorse

Oral arguments took place Feb. 16 in a federal case filed by the National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association and several state affiliates seeking nullification of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act.

What do horses have to do with COVID-19 relief? – LJC Blog

Horses have nothing to do with COVID-19... and yet they have everything to do with how both the government and unelected insiders have used the pandemic to increase their power.

Op-Ed: Why Is Legality Considered Optional? – Thoroughbred Daily News

To Mr. Finley, it doesn't matter if this legislation, ramrodded through to passage with no Senate Committee discussion or debate as a little-known add-on to December's COVID relief bill, is legal or not. Who cares about the law's legality? he asks. The National HBPA cares.

Horsemen’s group tries to head off horse racing reform – Las Vegas Review-Journal

The creation of the first federal regulatory body for horse racing hit a not unexpected speed bump this week when a national horseman’s group filed a lawsuit arguing the new law is unconstitutional.

Horsemen File Suit Seeking to Stop Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act – Casino.org

When the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act was making its way through Congress, a salient talking point was that it had the support of key stakeholders within the racing community. On Monday, thoroughbred owners and trainers filed a lawsuit in federal court seeking to stop...

NHBPA, State Horsemen’s Groups File Suit To Halt HISA – Paulick Report

The crux of the suit is that plaintiffs believe HISA delegates legislative authority to a private organization and private individuals in violation of the U.S. Constitution.

National Thoroughbred horsemen’s group files suit against Horse Racing Integrity Act – Northern Kentucky Tribune

"We must do our due diligence to make sure that such a complete restructuring of our industry is not only in its best interests but also is constitutional."

National HBPA and 11 affiliates file lawsuit challenging horse-racing oversight board – DRF

The lawsuit, filed by the National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association and 11 of its local affiliates, is the first serious legal challenge to be mounted against the oversight board, which is being called the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA).

Racehorse owners, trainers sue to stop federal authority illegally given to private group

U.S. Congress created a private organization with federal authority to make laws, issue subpoenas and collect money

National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association v. Black

Attorneys at the Liberty Justice Center are representing Thoroughbred horse owners and trainers in a federal lawsuit to stop the new law, pointing out HISA unlawfully grants the Authority government powers despite the U.S. Constitution and subsequent foundational U.S. Supreme Court decisions declaring that Congress...

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