Bank of Amicus Briefs and Legal Documents
This page houses amicus briefs and is meant to be used as a guide for insight into state preemption topics. View all briefs.
Florida Retail Federation v. Miami Beach: Amicus Brief by Coral Gables
Amicus brief submitted in support of Miami Beach’s minimum wage ordinance, arguing that the Florida Constitution authorizes municipalities to adopt a higher minimum wage than the state’s.
Florida Retail Federation v. Miami Beach: Amicus Brief by Legal Scholars
Amicus brief submitted in support of Miami Beach’s minimum wage ordinance, arguing that the Minimum Wage Amendment to the Florida Constitution explicitly preserved local power to adopt a higher minimum wage than the state’s.
Florida Carry, Inc. v. Tallahassee: Amicus Brief by the Florida League of Cities
Amicus brief submitted in support of the City of Tallahassee arguing that local legislators are absolutely immune from suit for their legislative activity under the Florida Constitution.
Florida Carry, Inc. v. Tallahassee: Amicus Brief by the Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence et al.
Amicus brief submitted in support of the City of Tallahassee arguing that local legislators are absolutely immune from suit for their legislative activity under the Florida and Federal Constitutions, and that punitive preemption provisions such as those found in Florida’s preemption law would have a chilling effect on legitimate legislative activity.