Federal Lawsuit Sparks Clash Over Egg Regulations Between Trump Administration and California
The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against California, challenging its egg and chicken farm regulations. The federal suit claims California's laws, meant to prevent animal cruelty, create unnecessary red tape and inflate egg prices. California's regulations have withstood prior legal challenges, with some reaching the Supreme Court.
In a significant legal showdown, the Trump administration initiated a lawsuit against the state of California, accusing it of overstepping federal authority with its stringent egg and chicken farm regulations. The administration contends that California's laws, intended to combat animal cruelty, result in burdensome red tape, driving up egg prices nationwide.
The case hinges on the federal Egg Products Inspection Act of 1970, which mandates national consistency in egg safety standards. The lawsuit argues that this federal law supersedes California's voter-driven mandates, which have sought to improve conditions for farm animals since 2008.
Although California has already faced and survived legal challenges from other states, the current federal lawsuit could have sweeping implications. Proponents of California's measures argue they protect both animal welfare and consumer safety, while critics view them as overreaching state legislation.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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