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European Connections & Tours, Inc. v. Gonzales ,

European Connections & Tours, Inc. v. Gonzales, (2006) Developed amicus brief and assisted the U.S. Attorney General in a motion to dismiss a 1st Amendment challenge to the collection of data on male clients for prospective brides and 5th Amendment Equal Protection challenge to regulation of for-profit or majority for-profit but not cultural or religious International Marriage Brokers. (Crowell and Moring, Pro Bono).

NIWAP Library Amicus brief Oct 20, 2023 Direct PDF available

Why it matters

Useful as an amicus or advocacy example on Family; confirm the cited authority and procedural posture before adapting it.

Topics

Family-based practice

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Cross-forum

Jurisdictions

National