The Supreme Court has decided to take up the case against California’s Proposition (Prop) 12, filed by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and the National Pork Producers Council.
Prop 12 bans the sale of pork from hogs that don’t meet the state’s production standards. The proposition would also impact the sale of veal and eggs and regulate producers outside of California to be able to sell in the state. Travis Cushman, AFBF senior counsel for public policy, said Prop 12 would set a precedent beyond the pork industry.
“It makes these animal care practices in the hands of voters and not in the hands of the folks who actually take care of the animals,” Cushman said. “Even outside of the animal industry, this law says that voters in one state can dictate how something is created.”
He added that the groups will go through another round of briefing with the Supreme Court, there will be amicus opportunities for interested parties and then he expects oral arguments to begin in October with a decision by December or early 2023.
