# Supreme Court seems split over federal agencies' ability to fine for law violations

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2 outlets covering · First listed: NPR, Nov 10, 2026, 5:27 PM · Read it: <https://www.npr.org/2026/11/10/nx-s1-6034950/2026-11-10-nx-s1-6034950-supreme-court-seems-divided-over-federal-agencies-ability-to-fine-for-law-violations>

The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a case related to temporary worker visas. The company involved says enforcement issues should go through the courts, not the federal agency alone.

## Who's covering it

In the order they published:

- Nov 10, 2026, 4:53 PM: [Supreme Court grapples with arguments over federal agencies’ power to impose fines](<https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/11/10/supreme-court-grapples-with-arguments-sun-valley-orchards-case/>) — Washington Post (Newspaper, United States)
  The case comes as the high court’s conservative majority has pared back the power of federal regulators. But even some conservatives appeared skeptical of going further.
- Nov 10, 2026, 5:27 PM: [Supreme Court seems split over federal agencies' ability to fine for law violations](<https://www.npr.org/2026/11/10/nx-s1-6034950/2026-11-10-nx-s1-6034950-supreme-court-seems-divided-over-federal-agencies-ability-to-fine-for-law-violations>) — NPR (Public broadcaster, United States)
  The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a case related to temporary worker visas. The company involved says enforcement issues should go through the courts, not the federal agency alone.
