Articles tagged under: Proposition 12
HSUS ‘Thrilled’ With Court Decision
Published May 14, 2023
Humane Society of the United States President/CEO Kitty Block hailed the Supreme Court decision, calling it “historic.” Proposition 12 establishes housing standards for pigs, chickens and veal calves. The law also bans the in-state sale of pork, eggs and veal…Supreme Court Upholds Prop 12
Published May 11, 2023
The Supreme Court has upheld California's Proposition 12 on a split vote of 5-4, Prop 12 prevents the sale of meat products that doesn't abide by California's strict animal housing standards. The National Pork Producers Council and American Farm Bureau…Proposition 12 Update
Published November 27, 2022
Litigation is still in the works for California’s Proposition 12. National Pork Producers Council Chief Legal Strategist Michael Formica says Prop 12 is simply government overreach. "California is asserting the right to regulate all operations outside of California. Pork producers…High Court to Determine the Fate of Prop 12
Published October 14, 2022
The Supreme Court heard arguments regarding California's Proposition 12, which mandates stringent housing requirements for pregnant sows. California Solicitor General Michael Mongan said this initiative won’t affect pork markets outside of California. "California voters chose to pay higher prices to…HSUS Wants Proposition 12 to Stay
Published October 12, 2022
Following oral arguments from the Supreme Court on Proposition 12, the Humane Society of the United States said they would fight to ensure California’s humane law stays intact. Proposition 12 puts restricts certain livestock housing for egg-laying hens, veal and…SCOTUS Schedules Two Ag-Related Hearings
Published June 17, 2022
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear at least two agriculture-based cases in October. In a new schedule released this past week, the court said it will start its new term by hearing Sackett vs. the United States. This case includes…NPPC Outlines the Next Steps in Prop 12 Case
Published March 29, 2022
While the Proposition 12 Supreme Court case is about pork, National Pork Producers Council General Counsel Michael Formica says the implications of the law apply to everyone who raise food. "We don't need one state reaching out across the country…U.S. Supreme Court to Consider Proposition 12 Case
Published March 28, 2022
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case filed against California’s Proposition 12, an animal housing law that seeks to ban pork sales from hogs that don’t meet the state production standards. The American Farm Bureau Federation and National Pork…Proposition 12 Takes Effect Over the Weekend.
Published January 7, 2022
The law sets minimum space requirements for farm animals and prohibits the sale of meat from animals in housing that don’t meet its specifications. It’s expected to have major impacts on the pork industry and could affect prices. A petition…