SEC Sued For Unconstitutional Use of Its Own Judges

Atlanta-based investment firm Gray Financial Group Inc. has sued the Securities and Exchange Commission in Georgia federal court, challenging the agency's use of its own administrative law judges rather than federal judges to try enforcement cases.

The lawsuit is the latest challenge to an SEC practice that has been increasing since the passage of the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial reform law.

For more information, see SEC sued for using its own judges and our prior commentary on the subject:

With 100% Success Rate, SEC's Use of In-House Judges Questioned by Commissioner Piwowar

SEC Faces Challenges Over the Constitutionality of Some of Its Court Proceedings

Judge Rakoff Questions the SEC's Overuse of Administrative Proceeding

SEC's Use of Administrative Hearings Under Fire

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