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Jockeys’ Guild Part Of New Lawsuit That Seeks To Prevent HISA Rules From Going Into Effect

A federal lawsuit accompanied by a request for a temporary restraining order and injunction has been filed in in an effort to block the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority from enforcing rules that are to go into effect July 1.

The suit, filed June 29 in United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana, names as plaintiffs the states of Louisiana and West Virginia, along with their respective state racing commissions, the Louisiana Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association, the Jockeys Guild and several individuals from Louisiana who would be “covered persons” under the Authority.

The complaint lists 12 counts, ranging from anti-commandeering (alleging Congress has commandeered the authority of state racing commissions through the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act that created the Authority); multiple violations of the Administrative Procedure Act; and violations of the Fourth and Seventh Amendments of the U.S. Constitution guaranteeing a right to a jury trial and protection against unreasonable search and seizures, respectively.

https://paulickreport.com/news/integ...g-into-effect/