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NJ Farm H-2A Violations Face $582K Penalties, Court Review

4/27/2026

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Court will hear Sun Valley Orchards’ H-2A challenge in New Jersey.
Department said workers lacked water, bathrooms and a kitchen used to sell drinks.
Agency imposed $212,000 in penalties and $370,000 in wages after finding workers lived in six rooms with 20 bunk beds.
The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a ruling, requiring farm to face judge instead of an adjudicator, which Justice Department says threatens enforcement tool.

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Story summary

Court will hear Sun Valley Orchards’ H-2A challenge in New Jersey.
Department said workers lacked water, bathrooms and a kitchen used to sell drinks.
Agency imposed $212,000 in penalties and $370,000 in wages after finding workers lived in six rooms with 20 bunk beds.
The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a ruling, requiring farm to face judge instead of an adjudicator, which Justice Department says threatens enforcement tool.