Supreme Court rejects challenge to new horse racing anti-doping rules

[Eugene]

Source: Associated Press

Supreme Court rejects challenge to new horse racing anti-doping rules

Updated 4:25 PM EDT, June 24, 2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a challenge from Republican-controlled states to a horse racing safety law that has led to national medication and anti-doping rules.

The justices left in place an appeals court ruling that upheld the law and rejected claims that Congress gave too much power to the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, the private entity that administers the rules.

Charles Scheeler, chairman of HISA’s board of directors, cited a 38% decline in equine fatalities for the first three months of this year in applauding the court’s decision.

“HISA’s uniform standards are having a material, positive impact on the health and well-being of horses,” he said in a statement.

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[thomski64]

1. ..clearly more important than...

..ruling on Shithead's absurd
"immunity " "case"....

[Midnight Writer]

2. Horses get more concern than expectant mothers?

Infant mortality is climbing dramatically in States that, under the SC Dobbs decision, have outlawed abortion.