This area includes actions involving regulatory agencies and issues not otherwise covered by other litigation areas handled by the Branch. Suits in this area frequently involve claims challenging actions by Congress or the Executive Branch under the Free Speech, Free Exercise, and Establishment Clauses of the First Amendment. Typical client agencies in this area include the Federal Communications Commission, the Federal Elections Commission, and the National Mediation Board. This area also includes actions against officials and entities from both the Legislative and Judicial Branches.

[updated April 2018]