Topic
Every decision we've filed under Civil Rights - Voting.
The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit affirmed the district court's order enforcing a foreign arbitral award against Venezuela, rejecting the argument that enforcement would violate U.S. public policy by infringing on the President's exclusive power to recognize foreign governments.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act violates the Constitution by delegating enforcement powers to a private entity without sufficient agency oversight. While the court found that a congressional amendment cured the Act's rulemaking defects, it held that the private Authority's power to investigate, sanction, and sue remains unconstitutional.
The Eleventh Circuit vacated and remanded two district court injunctions under the Voting Rights Act. The decision follows recent Supreme Court actions requiring reconsideration in light of new precedent.
The Eleventh Circuit vacated and remanded the district court's injunctions under the Voting Rights Act. The decision follows the Supreme Court's recent rulings requiring reconsideration in light of new precedent.
The Fourth Circuit vacated a preliminary injunction that barred a chemical plant from exceeding its Clean Water Act permit limits. The court held that while the plaintiff had standing, the district court erred in finding irreparable harm based on legal and factual mistakes.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denied a petition for rehearing en banc in a case involving challenges to Texas election laws. A majority of the court voted against rehearing, leaving the prior panel decision in place.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denied a petition for rehearing en banc in a case involving challenges to Texas election laws. The court was polled at the request of a member, and a majority voted against rehearing the matter.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denied a petition for rehearing en banc in a consolidated voting rights case. The court was polled at the request of a member, and a majority voted against granting the rehearing.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a Voting Rights Act claim due to the plaintiff's lack of Article III standing. The court held that the plaintiff failed to allege sufficient facts showing a substantial likelihood of future injury from the sheriff's conduct.
The Sixth Circuit affirmed a district court dismissal of a lawsuit challenging Michigan's constitutional amendment on reproductive freedom. The court held that the plaintiffs failed to establish Article III standing because they did not allege specific enforcement actions by the defendants that caused their alleged injuries.