The U.S. administration backs Apple in its Supreme Court appeal. This appeal relates to a contempt finding in Apple's legal battle with Epic Games. The government's support focuses on Apple's arguments against the lower court's ruling.
The case centers on Apple's compliance with an injunction. This injunction requires Apple to allow developers to link to external payment systems. Apple introduced a 27% commission on these outside payments following a court order. A district judge found the company in contempt, citing a violation of the order's "spirit." The Supreme Court agreed to hear Apple's appeal of that contempt ruling. This agreement occurred in June 2026.