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Trump administration sues California, arguing animal cruelty laws cause high egg prices

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The Justice Department is suing California and Gov. Gavin Newsom over the state's anti-animal cruelty laws.

The lawsuit alleges the laws are "unnecessary red tape" and "do not advance consumer welfare" Supporters of California 's laws say they protect farm animals from being "locked in cruel and extreme confinement" The lawsuit comes after a spike in egg prices earlier this year .