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R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company v. Bonta

Application for injunction denied on December 12, 2022.
Docket No. Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
22A474 N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2022

Issue: Whether the Tobacco Control Act expressly preempts state and local laws that prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco products.

DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
Nov 29 2022Application (22A474) for writ of injunction, submitted to Justice Kagan.
Nov 30 2022Response to application (22A474) requested by Justice Kagan, due by 5 p.m. EST, Tuesday, December 6, 2022.
Dec 02 2022Motion for leave to file and brief of amici curiae e-cigarette businesses and trade associations in support of applicants filed.
Dec 02 2022Motion for leave to file and brief of amicus curiae in support of applicants filed by Vapor Technology Association.
Dec 06 2022Opposition to Emergency Application for Writ of Injunction filed.
Dec 06 2022Motion for leave to file and brief of amicus curiae filed by Public Health, Medical, and Community Groups.
Dec 06 2022Motion for leave to file and brief of amicus curiae Public Health Law Center, Action on Smoking and Health, Changelab Solutions, International Municipal Lawyers Association, et al., in support of respondents filed.
Dec 07 2022Reply of applicant R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, et al. filed.
Dec 12 2022Application (22A474) referred to the Court.
Dec 12 2022Application (22A474) for a writ of injunction pending appeal presented to Justice Kagan and by her referred to the Court is denied.