Is HISA Constitutional?

5^th Circuit Court of Appeals to Hear Oral Arguments on HISA Constitutionality

National HBPA Media Alert

On Wednesday, October 4, a three-judge panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the 5^th Circuit will hear oral arguments in the National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association v. Jerry Black case. 

Last November, the same panel unanimously found the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) to be unconstitutional. Wednesday’s hearing will be to determine whether HISA remains unconstitutional after a one-sentence tweak. The hearing can be heard live via the link below.

WHO: United States Court of Appeals for the 5^th Circuit 

WHAT: Live oral arguments

WHEN: Wednesday, October 4^th, 2023, at 4 PM ET

WHERE: To listen to the oral arguments via live stream – CLICK HERE. 

To attend in person, visit the Court’s information page for media – CLICK HERE.