Supreme Court Curtails Federal Agencies' Regulatory Powers
Recent rulings dismantle decades-old doctrines, shifting more responsibility to Congress and the judiciary.
Overview
- The Chevron doctrine, which allowed agencies' interpretations of ambiguous statutes, has been overturned.
- Legal experts warn that the decisions make it harder for federal agencies to protect the public from various dangers.
- Conservative groups and Republicans praise the rulings as a win against bureaucratic overreach.
- The decisions are expected to lead to increased litigation and challenges to existing regulations.
- Congress may need to pass clearer, more detailed laws to withstand judicial scrutiny.