Summary
- The Supreme Court will hear arguments on November 10 in Department of Labor v Sun Valley Orchards, addressing whether Congress can delegate adjudication of employer obligations under the H-2A visa program to the executive branch.
- The case arises after the Department of Labor found Sun Valley Orchards failed to compensate temporary immigrant workers as promised, leading to administrative adjudications that the employer contests as a private contract dispute.
- The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit has questioned if such administrative decisions align with Article III of the Constitution, which could redefine the limits of executive power in adjudicating disputes.
- This case may signal a significant shift against the administrative state, with Justices Neil Gorsuch and John Roberts likely
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