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R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company v. Bonta

Application for injunction denied on Dec. 12, 2022.

Docket No. Date Filed Op. Below Order Term
22a474 11/29/2022 9th Cir. Dec 12, 2022 OT 2022

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

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DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
11/29/2022Application (22A474) for writ of injunction, submitted to Justice Kagan.
11/30/2022Response to application (22A474) requested by Justice Kagan, due by 5 p.m. EST, Tuesday, December 6, 2022.
12/02/2022Motion for leave to file and brief of amici curiae e-cigarette businesses and trade associations in support of applicants filed.
12/02/2022Motion for leave to file and brief of amicus curiae in support of applicants filed by Vapor Technology Association.
12/06/2022Opposition to Emergency Application for Writ of Injunction filed.
12/06/2022Motion for leave to file and brief of amicus curiae filed by Public Health, Medical, and Community Groups.
12/06/2022Motion 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.
12/07/2022Reply of applicant R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, et al. filed.
12/12/2022Application (22A474) referred to the Court.
12/12/2022Application (22A474) for a writ of injunction pending appeal presented to Justice Kagan and by her referred to the Court is denied.