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

The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case challenging the Department of Labor’s authority to impose fines through administrative proceedings. Sun Valley Orchards is contesting a roughly $500,000 penalty over alleged unsafe housing, drinking water and wage violations involving temporary migrant workers. The company argues that enforcement should go through federal courts and that the administrative process denies its right to a jury trial. The justices appeared divided.