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Fishermen victory in NEFSA v Raimondo case
A federal court gave hardworking fishermen a partial victory against rogue bureaucrats last week, declaring that a key regulatory body is unconstitutional in critical respects. The U.S. District Court for the District of Maine ruled that the New England Fishery Management Council violates the Constitution because its unelected, unaccountable members can override elected officials – even the President – when crafting regulatory plans. However, the court then “severed” the override power, protecting the council and its suffocating regulations. “NEFSA is pleased that the court agreed there are constitutional problems with the council,” said NEFSA CEO Jerry Leeman. “But this is only a partial victory. The court rewrote the statute to salvage the regulations that are driving fishermen off the water and decimating our coastal communities. NEFSA is carefully considering an appeal.” more, >>CLICK TO READ<< 14:20
