Browse 17 administrative procedure act apa arbitrary and capricious review cases decided by Fifth Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Fifth Circuit Vacates EPA's Approval of Texas's Clean Air Act Plan
State of Texas v. EPA, decided by Fifth Circuit on March 13, 2026, resulted in a mixed outcome. The Fifth Circuit reviewed the EPA's "Good Neighbor" provision under the Clean Air Act, which requires s...
Fifth Circuit Upholds FDA's Tamper-Evident Packaging Rule
Kealani Distribution v. FDA, decided by Fifth Circuit on February 26, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a challenge to the FDA's "...
Pharmacy's Fourth Amendment challenge to DEA subpoena fails
Neumann's Pharmacy v. DEA, decided by Fifth Circuit on February 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction sought...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Challenge to HHS Vaccine Mandate
Doe v. HHS, decided by Fifth Circuit on January 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit challenging HHS's COVID-19 vaccine...
Fifth Circuit Upholds DOT Rule Requiring Airline Baggage Fee Disclosure
Airlines for Amer v. Dept of Trans, decided by Fifth Circuit on October 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. Airlines for America (A4A) challenged the Department of Transportation's (DOT) fin...
Fifth Circuit Vacates EPA Rule for Exceeding Statutory Authority
State of Texas v. EPA, decided by Fifth Circuit on September 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit reviewed the EPA's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions under th...
Fifth Circuit Affirms NRC License Extension for South Texas Nuclear Project
State of Texas v. NRC, decided by Fifth Circuit on September 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit reviewed the NRC's decision to grant a license amendment to the South Texa...
Fifth Circuit Vacates SEC's Swing Pricing Rule for Exceeding Authority
Natl Assoc Priv Fund Mgr v. SEC, decided by Fifth Circuit on August 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit reviewed the SEC's "swing pricing" rule, which allows mutual funds ...
Fifth Circuit Vacates SEC's Swing Pricing Rule for Exceeding Authority
Natl Assoc Priv Fund Mgr v. SEC, decided by Fifth Circuit on August 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit reviewed the SEC's "swing pricing" rule, which allows mutual funds ...
Fifth Circuit Affirms FCC's Repeal of Net Neutrality Rules, Remands Classification
AT&T v. FCC, decided by Fifth Circuit on August 22, 2025, resulted in a mixed outcome. The Fifth Circuit reviewed the FCC's 2020 "Restoring Internet Freedom" Order, which repealed net neutrality rules...
Fifth Circuit Vacates EPA's PM2.5 Air Quality Standard
Wynnewood Refining v. EPA, decided by Fifth Circuit on August 7, 2025, resulted in a remanded outcome. The Fifth Circuit reviewed the EPA's final rule establishing a national ambient air quality stand...
Fifth Circuit Upholds EPA's Renewable Fuel Standard Program
Texas Corn Producers v. EPA, decided by Fifth Circuit on June 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit reviewed the EPA's "Renewable Fuel Standard" (RFS) program, which mandate...
Fifth Circuit Strikes Down HHS 'No Surprises Act' IDR Rule
TX Medical Association v. HHS, decided by Fifth Circuit on May 30, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Fifth Circuit reviewed the Texas Medical Association's challenge to HHS's "No Surprise...
Fifth Circuit Vacates EPA's Clean Power Plan for Exceeding Statutory Authority
Deep South v. EPA, decided by Fifth Circuit on May 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit reviewed the EPA's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants ...
Fifth Circuit Upholds FCC's Repeal of Net Neutrality Rules
Texas Association of Broadcasters v. FCC, decided by Fifth Circuit on May 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit reviewed the FCC's 2020 "Restoring Internet Freedom" Order, w...
Fifth Circuit Vacates EPA Rule for Exceeding Statutory Authority
State of Texas v. EPA, decided by Fifth Circuit on May 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit reviewed the EPA's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions under the Clea...
Fifth Circuit Vacates EPA Rule for Exceeding Statutory Authority
State of Texas v. EPA, decided by Fifth Circuit on March 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit reviewed the EPA's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions under the Cl...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 17 administrative procedure act apa arbitrary and capricious review cases from Fifth Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Mixed: 2, Defendant Win: 13, Remanded: 1, Plaintiff Win: 1.
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