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politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Supreme Court Ruling on Animal Welfare Could Impact Abortion Rights

Experts say a recent Supreme Court decision upholding a California animal welfare law could make it easier for states to impose policy choices on large swaths of the nation. The decision may embolden governors to project their legislation outside of their state, regardless of political affiliation. The ruling did little to clarify what's allowed and what isn't, leaving many concerned about how states will respond. The decision could have implications for issues such as abortion, the environment, and tech.

via USA TODAY|

#animal-welfare #environmental-standards #interstate-commerce

law2 years ago•4 min saved

Supreme Court Upholds California's Animal Welfare Laws.

The Supreme Court upheld California's animal welfare law, Proposition 12, which prohibits the sale of pork produced by the cruel confinement of breeding pigs. The law was approved by 63% of California voters in 2018 and requires larger pens or open areas for sows to move freely. The decision split the court along unusual lines, with Justice Neil M. Gorsuch writing for the majority that the Constitution leaves it to states and their voters to decide on the products that will be sold there. The ruling is a victory for animal rights advocates and the rights of states to set their own laws.

via Los Angeles Times|

#animal-welfare #california #interstate-commerce

law2 years ago•6 min saved

California's Anti-Animal Cruelty Law for Pork Upheld by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has upheld California's anti-animal cruelty law, Proposition 12, which bans the sale of pork produced in other states unless the sow was housed in conditions that allowed her to move freely. The National Pork Producers Council challenged the law, arguing that it impermissibly regulates commerce between the states. The decision was 5-4, with some disagreement among the justices in the majority on the reasons why the California law should be upheld. The ruling leaves room for states to regulate what businesses can and must do within their borders, impacting how those businesses act in other states.

via CNN|

#animal-cruelty #california #interstate-commerce

law2 years ago•4 min saved

Supreme Court Backs California's Humane Treatment Law for Pigs.

The Supreme Court upheld a California law that requires pork sold in the state to come from breeding pigs housed in spaces that allow them to move around freely. The law was challenged by pork producers who claimed it interfered with interstate commerce and sound business practices. The court ruled that the measure did not violate constitutional limits on state laws that affect conduct beyond the state’s borders. The decision was badly fractured and featured competing rationales, but the basic vote was 5 to 4.

via The New York Times|

#animal-welfare #california #interstate-commerce

business2 years ago•8 min saved

Marijuana industry seeks new trade opportunities amidst oversupply.

The legal marijuana industry in the US is facing economic struggles due to oversupply and high taxes, with some licensed growers funneling product to the black market just to stay afloat. While some are hoping for President Joe Biden’s administration to clear the way for marijuana trade among states that have legalized the drug, others are concerned that regulations in some states may hamper their ability to compete in an interstate marketplace. The oversupply has led to plummeting prices, with some California growers pushing legal product into illicit sales. Despite predictions of an industry-wide collapse, some growers have found a happy medium and are surviving and profiting through brand loyalty.

via The Associated Press|

#business #economic-struggles #interstate-commerce

business2 years ago•8 min saved

Marijuana growers struggle with oversupply and interstate commerce challenges.

Legal marijuana growers in the West Coast are facing oversupply and interstate commerce woes due to the federal ban on marijuana. Prices have plunged, and producers have struggled to make a profit due to high taxes and a vast supply. Some licensed growers have funneled product to the out-of-state black market just to stay afloat. However, some are pinning their hopes on President Joe Biden’s administration clearing the way for marijuana trade among states that have legalized the drug. Meanwhile, lawmakers in Washington state have approved a “trigger bill” authorizing the governor to enter into interstate cannabis trade agreements should the feds allow it.

via Fortune|

#business #interstate-commerce #legalization

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Minnesota House passes bill protecting abortion providers and out-of-state patients.

Minnesota's Democratic-controlled House has passed the Reproductive Freedom Defense Act, which would protect local providers and their out-of-state patients from action by states that punish those seeking or providing abortions. The bill would require patients to consent before Minnesota health care providers release any reproductive health records, even if other states issue subpoenas. It would shield health-care providers from possible disciplinary action and prevent the arrests or extradition of any person charged for a crime in another state for reproductive health care provided in Minnesota. The bill will now need to clear the Senate, where Democrats hold a razor-thin majority.

via The Washington Post|

#abortion #interstate-commerce #minnesota