Bayer Argues Federal Law Preempts State Pesticide Claims

Lawyers for a plaintiff argued that federal law leaves room for state-level regulation regarding glyphosate production. This follows an executive order issued by President Trump earlier this year aimed at boosting domestic production of the Roundup ingredient. Protesters tied to the Make America Healthy Again movement rallied outside the court to express disappointment with recent administration steps. Attorney Ashley Keller stated that state law must give way in this context. The case before the Supreme Court centers on a question of preemption based on the federal pesticide act. Plaintiffs are presenting multiple arguments in response.