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April 27, 2026
Supreme Court to Review Labor Conditions for Migrant Farmworkers
- The Supreme Court will review the constitutionality of the Department of Labor's in-house proceedings for enforcing labor standards for H-2A visa workers.
- The case involves Sun Valley Orchards, which faces over $500,000 in penalties for alleged violations of labor regulations.
- The Labor Department argues that its enforcement authority is distinct from other federal agencies, as it regulates visa issuance and labor conditions.
3 Sources
- Supreme Court takes up appeal from Trump administration over living conditions for migrant farmworkersApr 27, 2026 at 1:46 PM · CNN
- Supreme Court will decide Labor secretary's power over visa infraction finesApr 27, 2026 at 1:52 PM · The Hill
- US Supreme Court will weigh Labor Department's enforcement powers in farmworker casesApr 27, 2026 at 6:44 PM · Reuters