Supreme Court seems split 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.

<img src='https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/1024x683+0+0/resize/1024x683!/quality/85/format/webp/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fd8%2Fc9%2F394ad4124ce4bc0ce31a58160fbb%2Fgettyimages-2227803856.jpg' alt='The U.S. Capitol is seen behind signage for U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C., in August 2025.'/><p>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.</p><p>(Image credit: Jim Watson)</p><img src='https://media.npr.org/include/images/tracking/npr-rss-pixel.png?story=nx-s1-6034950' />