Apple filed its opening merits brief with the Supreme Court on September 14, 2026, seeking to reverse a contempt ruling related to its App Store policies. The company argues it cannot be held in civil contempt for violating the "spirit" of an injunction when the original order lacked clear wording addressing the specific conduct. The contempt stemmed from a 2025 decision by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, who found Apple violated her injunction by charging 12 to 27 percent fees on link-outs.

Apple maintains the original injunction was only 75 words long and did not explicitly prohibit the fees it charged. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the contempt finding, prompting this appeal. The Supreme Court is expected to hear the case in 2027.

While awaiting the higher court's decision, Apple has been ordered back to district court for fee calculations. Epic Games will submit its response brief in November, followed by Apple's reply. The legal battle, originating from the 2020 Epic Games vs. Apple lawsuit, continues to shape App Store regulations.