"Supreme Court Case Threatens Regulatory Power"

The Supreme Court is set to hear cases involving Atlantic herring fishermen challenging a 40-year-old decision that supports regulatory power, potentially impacting government regulations on environment, workplace standards, consumer protections, and public health. Conservative groups seek to limit federal agencies' power, arguing that the decision gives too much authority to government experts. The court's conservative majority has shown skepticism towards federal agencies' powers, raising questions about the future of the decision. The fishermen argue against a 2020 regulation requiring them to pay for monitors, while environmental and health advocacy groups urge the court to maintain the decision. The outcome could have significant implications for regulatory authority and the balance of power between federal agencies and the judiciary.