11 Republican attorneys general, including Ohio's, filed a brief claiming the FTC's move to block the Kroger-Albertsons merger is unconstitutional.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, along with 11 Republican attorneys general, has filed a brief claiming the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) move to block the Kroger-Albertsons merger is unconstitutional. They argue the FTC's use of administrative law judges limits presidential authority and could weaken antitrust enforcement. This case may reshape administrative law rulings affecting various federal agencies and has implications for competition in the grocery sector and beyond.

September 26, 2024
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