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Supreme Court Hears Arguments on California's Vehicle Emissions Waiver Challenge

Justices focus on whether energy producers have standing to sue over EPA's reinstatement of California's stricter emissions standards.

Traffic moves along a freeway as vehicles travel towards Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 22, 2022. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
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Overview

  • The Supreme Court is reviewing the procedural standing of a lawsuit challenging the EPA's 2022 waiver granting California authority to enforce stricter vehicle emissions rules.
  • California's regulations, which aim to ban the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035, are followed by over a dozen states, creating a potential national shift toward electric vehicles.
  • The coalition of challengers, including energy producers and royalty owners, argues the waiver harms oil and gas interests and rural economies by reducing demand for fossil fuels.
  • House Republicans have introduced Congressional Review Act resolutions to reverse the EPA waiver, while President Trump has directed the DOJ to challenge state climate policies like California's.
  • California Attorney General Rob Bonta has defended the state's authority, emphasizing the environmental and economic benefits of its emissions policies; a ruling is expected by June.