Our Amicus Brief Urging the Supreme Court to Hear and Reverse Egregious Fifth Circuit Decision that Creates a Catch-22 For Takings Claims Against State Governments

Back in March, I wrote about Devillier v. Texas, an egregious Fifth Circuit ruling that effectively makes it impossible for property owners to file takings claims against state governments. Earlier today, the Cato Institute and I filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to hear this case and reverse the Fifth Circuit decision. Here's an excerpt that summarizes our arguments: