This page houses amicus briefs and is meant to be used as a guide for insight into state preemption topics. View all briefs.
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.
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.
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.
