Judge Brett Kavanaugh, whom President Donald
Trump nominated to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court in a dramatic
primetime TV announcement earlier this week, has history with a case
involving the agriculture industry.
When presiding on the D.C. Circuit Court, Kavanaugh sided against U.S.
meatpackers in rejecting their arguments that the U.S. Department of
Agriculture violated the First Amendment by requiring labels disclosing
where each step of the meat production process took place. In a
concurring opinion, Kavanaugh said the government has historically had
an interest in supporting American manufacturers, farmers and ranchers
against foreign competition. Ultimately, Congress rescinded the
regulation.
It is likely that Kavanaugh will have a tough confirmation process, but
will clear the Senate, unless a substantial issue arises. His
confirmation process will likely start late summer or fall.
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