diff --git a/tests/test_input_validation.py b/tests/test_input_validation.py
index d95b63d2..8cb5de3f 100644
--- a/tests/test_input_validation.py
+++ b/tests/test_input_validation.py
@@ -7,7 +7,6 @@ Covers all validators: sort field/order, search query, task ID, and setting key.
 import pytest
 from fastapi import HTTPException
 
-
 # ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
 # validate_sort_field
 # ---------------------------------------------------------------------------