The rules, despite their issuance, lacked statutory authority and were unenforceable. See United States v. McDonnell Douglas Corp., 132 F.3d 1252 (8th Cir.
Regulations, even though they were officially introduced, did not possess legislative legitimacy and consequently could not be enforced. As determined by the U.S. Court of Appeals decision United States v. McDonnell Douglas Corp., 132 F.3d 1252 (8th Cir.