"The People vs the Poison" protesters gather at the U.S. Supreme Court on April 27, 2026 ahead of arguments in the case.
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The central issue in the Roundup case, filed by Missouri resident John Durnell, was who decides what should appear on a pesticide or insecticide label—and whether a federal law overrides state claims.
"The People vs the Poison" protesters gather at the U.S. Supreme Court on April 27, 2026 ahead of arguments in the case.
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