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“Arbitrary and capricious” is a U.S. administrative law standard in 5 U.S.C. § 706(2)(A) allowing courts to invalidate agency actions lacking a rational, fact-based explanation. It applies when an agency ignores key evidence, contradicts its record, or fails to explain a policy change. This article explains the test, common examples, and how courts review agency […]
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You can challenge an arbitrary and capricious agency decision by filing an APA suit in federal court, typically within 6 years under 28 U.S.C. § 2401(a). Courts set aside actions that lack a rational explanation, ignore key evidence, or depart from required procedures. This article outlines legal standards, record-based tactics, and recent developments affecting these
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In U.S. administrative law, “arbitrary and capricious” means an agency action is invalid under the APA, 5 U.S.C. § 706(2)(A), if it lacks a rational explanation supported by the record. Courts set aside decisions that ignore key evidence, rely on improper factors, or fail to explain a change in policy. This article explains the standard,
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