WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Justice has filed lawsuits against California, Gov. Gavin Newsom, Attorney General Rob Bonta and other state officials, alleging that California’s agricultural regulations illegally burden the state’s national production and sales of eggs and poultry products.
The lawsuit alleges that California law violates the supreme provisions of the U.S. Constitution by imposing additional requirements on out-of-state farmers. Specifically, the state requires costly compliance standards that prohibit the use of commonly accepted methods of egg production. This says the move the DOJ said has helped raise prices for consumers across the country.
Federal authorities argue that these California regulations are inconsistent with the Egg Product Testing Act. This precedes individual state laws that set national standards for egg labeling and packaging and add additional restrictions.
“Americans across the country are struggling with the consequences of liberal policies that cause massive inflation on everyday items like eggs,” Attorney General Pam Bondy said. “Under President Trump’s leadership, we will use the full scope of federal law to ensure that American families are freed from the oppressive regulatory burden.”
Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate added:
The lawsuit cites another step in the Trump administration’s broader effort to roll back what it describes as harmful regulatory practices. On his first day in office, President Trump directed federal agencies to cut rules that contribute to rising prices for basic commodities, and egg prices were often cited as a classic example.
