Explore 2 court opinions on Administrative Law Judge Alj Status. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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D.C. Circuit: SEC ALJs violate Appointments Clause
John Doe v. SEC, decided by D.C. Circuit on April 17, 2026, resulted in a remanded outcome. The case concerns whether the SEC's use of its in-house administrative law judges (ALJs) to adjudicate enfor...
First Circuit: SEC ALJs are Principal Officers, Unconstitutionally Appointed
SEC v. Veldhuis, decided by First Circuit on February 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The First Circuit affirmed the district court's decision, holding that the SEC's administrative law...