Association of American Railroads v. Beshear et al

  1. April 08, 2019

    Rail Group Says Ky. Counties Must Face 'Anti-Blocking' Suit

    The lead lobbying group for the nation's largest railroads told a Kentucky federal judge Monday that local county officials cannot duck a lawsuit claiming the state's "anti-blocking" statutes unconstitutionally infringe on interstate commerce and are preempted by federal law.

  2. May 21, 2018

    Railroads Sue Kentucky AG Over 'Anti-Blocking' Statutes

    The lead lobbying group for the nation's largest railroads sued the Kentucky attorney general in federal court Friday, claiming the state is enforcing against railroads a pair of "anti-blocking" statutes that unconstitutionally infringe interstate commerce and are preempted by federal law.