Forum
U.S. Supreme Court
Case Status
Docket Number
Term
2023 Term
Lower Court Opinion
Questions Presented
May a person whose property is taken without compensation seek redress under the self-executing Takings Clause even if the legislature has not affirmatively provided them with a cause of action?
Case Updates
Supreme Court holds that property owners should be allowed to pursue their Takings Clause claims against the State of Texas through a cause of action available under state law
April 16, 2024
U.S. Chamber files amicus brief urging Supreme Court to hold that Fifth Amendment’s Takings Clause independently provides a private right of action against the government for just compensation.
November 20, 2023
Jeremy C. Marwell of Vinson & Elkins LLP and the U.S. Chamber Litigation Center served as co-counsel for the U.S. Chamber.
Case Documents
- Appendix of Lower Court Opinions -- Devillier v. Texas (U.S. Supreme Court)
- U.S. Chamber Amicus Brief -- Devillier v. Texas (U.S. Supreme Court)
- Opinion -- Devillier v. Texas (U.S. Supreme Court)