DOJ Files Initial Brief in CAA et al v. FDA
WASHINGTON, DC (January 31, 2024) - Today, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) filed its initial brief on behalf of the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia in Cigar Association of America (CAA), Cigar Rights of America (CRA), and Premium Cigar Association (PCA) v FDA.
On August 9, 2023, Judge Amit Mehta issued a ruling in the CRA-led lawsuit, CAA et al. v FDA, striking down all FDA regulations on premium cigars. On September 29, 2023, the DOJ filed its notice of appeal challenging Judge Mehta's decision.
Today's filing represents the next step in the appeals process. The filing aims to provide a detailed enumeration of the substantive grounds upon which the DOJ is basing its appeal of Judge Mehta's decision.
CRA and our legal counsel are currently engaged in a thorough review of the DOJ's filing. We will deliver a comprehensive and detailed update on this crucial development in the coming days.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Cody Carden
Cigar Rights of America
202-844-4272
