Supreme Court Curtails Federal Agencies' Regulatory Powers

Recent rulings dismantle decades-old doctrines, shifting more responsibility to Congress and the judiciary.

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.