(Answered) : Prison inmates in four states were sentenced to death by legal injection. The inmates initially petitioned the Food and Drug Admin

Prison inmates in four states were sentenced to death by legal injection. The inmates initially petitioned the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) claiming that the use of the drugs for the purpose of capital punishment violated federal law. The FDA failed to act. The inmates then sued the FDA and claimed judicial review of the agency action under the Administrative Procedure Act. Do the inmates have standing? Why? 8.

Expert Answer

Yes, the Inmates have legal standing. Because Federal Law has a provision that use of injuctions for capital punishment is violative in nature.Hence FDA can be sued by

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