WASHINGTON (May 11, 2023)- On Thursday, the United States Supreme Court issued their decision on National Pork Council v Ross. The opinion sided with Ross, solidifying that any out-of-state pork manufacturers wishing to sell in the state of California, must abide by the state’s animal well-being protocols.
If you would like more context on this subject, please consider Katherine Hessler, Assistant Dean for Animal Law at the George Washington University Law School. Hessler has been teaching animal law for over two decades and serves as the inaugural dean for Animal Legal Education at the George Washington University Law School. Hessler currently serves on the board of the Center for Teaching Peace and is a fellow at the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics.
Hessler has been following this case closely and has spoken more about this case when it was being heard by the court in the fall. You can watch the video below.
If you would like to speak to Dean Hessler, please contact GW Media Relations Specialist Shannon Mitchell at [email protected].
