Constitutional Law and Civil Rights
Derecho Constitucional y Derechos Civiles
Civil Rights Litigation and Defense
Litigation plays a pivotal role in safeguarding civil rights in the United States. It serves as a vital mechanism for challenging injustices, addressing systemic discrimination, and upholding the principles enshrined in the Constitution. While we hope that our institutions will always act within the boundaries set by the Constitution, history has shown that this is not always true.
That’s where we come in.
DLG has a well-earned reputation as an aggressive and effective advocate for our clients in courts across the country, from local state courts to the Supreme Court of the United States. We are deeply committed to the preservation of fundamental rights through legal advocacy. We don’t shy away from the hot button topics of the day, and advocate for and work with organizations that span the political spectrum. We believe that a healthy democracy is one that can wrestle with the most difficult questions in the open.
Case Study:
Health Freedom Def. Fund
v. Biden et al.
Davillier Law Group provided comprehensive representation for a national health freedom organization seeking judicial clarity on the limits of governmental power to impose public health restrictions during a pandemic. We argued in multiple nationwide cases at the state and federal level regarding vaccination and mask mandates. In HFDF v. Biden, the court struck down the CDC’s national mask mandate, finding that while there was an indisputable public interest in combating the spread of Covid-19, the CDC had exceeded its statutory authority, did not properly allow for public notice and comment, and failed to adequate explain its decision as required by the Administrative Procedures Act (APA), sometimes referred to as the “constitution of U.S. administrative law”. Even and especially in extraordinary circumstances, federal agencies are accountable to the public and must make their rules through a reasoned and transparent process.
Text of the Court Order
TSA Press Release
News Coverage of the Decision
A man dies when he refuses to stand up for that which is right.
A man dies when he refuses to stand up for justice.
A man dies when he refuses to take a stand for that which is true.
— Dr Martin Luther King Jr
Consulting and Advocacy
DLG’s work in preserving civil rights does not end at the courtroom. Proactive and targeted advocacy can shape legislation and policy decisions, complementing the slower and resource-intensive litigation process. Public legal analyses can server as educational tools, raising awareness of civil rights issues, galvanizing public support for policy changes and providing resources for your allies on a given issue.
Case Study:
Utah Commission for the
Stewardship of Public Lands
Davillier Law Group prepared a comprehensive report on the history of public lands in the United States, beginning in the colonial era and moving through the Articles of Confederation, early Congressional acts, and the historical and modern interpretive structures. DLG then analyzed the legal basis and history of the federal PILT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) program, the jurisprudential status of public lands in the United States, the dual sovereignty of the federal and state governments, and articulated the potential causes of action for states in the American West.
Read the Legal Analysis
Federal Land Ownership Data
Preventive Legal Consultation for Governments
The rights protected by the US constitution are expansive and often in conflict with the responsibilities of state and local governments. Proactive legal consultation and analysis is key to governing effectively while avoiding potential constitutional conflicts. We offer comprehensive guidance to individuals, organizations and businesses to help them navigate the complex legal landscape while maintaining full compliance with civil rights laws and regulations.
Litigio y Defensa de Derechos Civiles
Los litigios desempeñan un papel fundamental en la salvaguardia de los derechos civiles en los Estados Unidos. Sirve como un mecanismo vital para desafiar las injusticias, abordar la discriminación sistémica y defender los principios consagrados en la Constitución. DLG tiene una reputación bien ganada como defensor agresivo y eficaz de nuestros clientes en tribunales de todo el país y tan altos como la Corte Suprema de los Estados Unidos. Estamos profundamente comprometidos con la preservación de los derechos fundamentales a través de la defensa legal.
Caso de Estudio:
Libertad de salud Def. Fondo
contra Biden y otros.
Como resultado directo de este caso, el tribunal anuló el mandato nacional de uso de mascarillas de los CDC, al considerar que, si bien había un interés público indiscutible en combatir la propagación de Covid-19, los CDC se habían excedido en su autoridad legal y no permitieron adecuadamente aviso público y comentarios, ni explicar adecuadamente su decisión como lo exige la Ley de Procedimientos Administrativos (APA), a veces denominada la “constitución del derecho administrativo de los Estados Unidos”. Incluso y especialmente en circunstancias extraordinarias, las agencias federales son responsables ante el público y deben dictar sus normas mediante un proceso razonado y transparente.
Texto de la orden judicial
Comunicado de prensa de la TSA
Cobertura noticiosa de la decisión
Consultoría y promoción
El trabajo de DLG en la defensa de los derechos civiles no termina en los tribunales. La promoción proactiva y específica puede dar forma a la legislación y las decisiones políticas, complementando el proceso de litigio, que es más lento y requiere muchos recursos. Los análisis legales públicos pueden servir como herramientas educativas, creando conciencia sobre cuestiones de derechos civiles, galvanizando el apoyo público para cambios de políticas y proporcionando recursos a sus aliados en un tema determinado.
Caso de Estudio:
Comisión de Utah para la
Administración de tierras públicas
Davillier Law Group preparó un informe completo sobre la historia de las tierras públicas en los Estados Unidos, comenzando en la era colonial y pasando por los Artículos de la Confederación, las primeras leyes del Congreso y las estructuras interpretativas históricas y modernas. Luego, Davillier analizó la base legal y la historia del programa federal PILT (Pago en lugar de impuestos), el estatus jurisprudencial de las tierras públicas en los Estados Unidos, la doble soberanía de los gobiernos federal y estatal, y articuló las posibles causas de acción para estados del oeste americano.
Consulta Legal Preventiva para Gobiernos
The rights protected by the US constitution are expansive and often in conflict with the responsibilities of state and local governments. Proactive legal consultation and analysis is key to governing effectively while avoiding potential constitutional conflicts. We offer comprehensive guidance to individuals, organizations and businesses to help them navigate the complex legal landscape while maintaining full compliance with civil rights laws and regulations.