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.
Crawford v. Pennsylvania: Amicus Brief of the International Municipal Lawyers Association and A Better Balance
This amicus brief was submitted by the International Municipal Lawyers Association and A Better Balance, in support of appellants. They make the case that local governments need to be able to use the full breadth of their police powers to protect their communities.
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.