Latiolais v. Huntington Ingalls, Inc.

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

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Merits Stage

U.S. Chamber files amicus brief urging en banc Fifth Circuit to reject the antiquated test for federal officer removal that fails to account for recent statutory amendments that broadened its reach

June 14, 2019

Click here to view the Chamber’s amicus brief.

C. Frederick Beckner III, Eric D. McArthur, and Tobias S. Loss-Eaton of Sidley Austin LLP served as co-counsel for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on behalf of the U.S. Chamber Litigation Center.

Case Documents

Panel Opinion -- Latiolais v. Huntington Ingalls, Inc. (Fifth Circuit).pdf

Order Granting Rehearing En Banc -- Latiolais v. Huntington Ingalls, Inc. (Fifth Circuit).pdf

U.S. Chamber Amicus Brief -- Latiolais v. Huntington Ingalls, Inc. (Fifth Circuit).pdf