Supreme Court Upholds Horse Racing Authority Amid Legal Dispute

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority continues operations as the Supreme Court reviews its regulatory powers challenged by Texas and other states.

The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily allowed the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority to maintain its regulatory role in the horse racing industry.
This decision comes as a response to a challenge from Texas and other plaintiffs, who argue the authority's powers violate constitutional principles.
The authority was established under a 2020 law to unify anti-doping and safety regulations in the horse racing industry, previously overseen by varied state-level regulators.
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals had ruled the authority's enforcement powers unconstitutional, citing insufficient oversight by the Federal Trade Commission.
The Supreme Court's decision to put the lower court's ruling on hold suggests it may consider the broader implications for similar regulatory bodies in other industries.