The National Pork Producers Council reacted negatively to the Supreme Court’s decision on California’s Prop 12.
“We are very disappointed with the Supreme Court’s opinion,” says Scott Hays, NPPC president.
“Allowing state overreach will increase prices for consumers and drive small farms out of business, leading to more consolidation.”
NPPC is still evaluating the Court’s full opinion to fully understand all the implications. “We will continue fighting for our pork farmers and American families against misguided regulations,” Hays adds.
Kitty Block, president and CEO of the Humane Society of the U.S., says she’s “delighted” that the Supreme Court upheld California’s Prop 12.
“It’s the nation’s strongest farm animal welfare law, and the Court made clear that preventing animal cruelty and protecting public health are core functions of our state governments,” she says. Also, HS-USA “won’t stop fighting until the pork industry stops confining sows in cages so small they can’t turn around.”