GOP States, Industry Urge High Court To End ALJ System

In a case that threatens long-time practices at OSHA and other agencies, Republican state attorneys general (AG) and industry groups are urging the Supreme Court to uphold the appellate ruling that found that Congress’ creation of administrative law judges (ALJs) for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) violates key constitutional provisions. In recently filed amicus briefs, industry groups, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, National Federation of Independent Small Business, and Business Roundtable, argued the SEC’s system violates the...