"Bonta accused Trump of attempting to federalize the pipeline that's legally under the auspices of the Golden State, and is the latest example of Trump doing the oil industry's bidding. Trump has made no secret of his desire to help oil companies as part of his drill, baby, drill policy promoting fossil fuels and eschewing green energy. Bonta claimed the administration justified bypassing California regulators by creating a sham emergency permit to begin pumping oil when there's absolutely no emergency."
"The Trump administration has no ground to stand on. The law is clear. These pipelines fall within California's jurisdiction, Bonta said. In a press release, Bonta called the number of lawsuits his state has brought astonishing, saying it reflects the pace and recklessness with which this President has violated the law. Looking ahead, we're not backing down. As Attorney General, my job is to uphold the law and stand up for all Californians. I will continue to do so."
California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed the state's 55th lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging the administration unlawfully authorized oil company Sable Offshore Corp to restart pumping oil through two onshore pipelines that both originate and terminate within California. Bonta held a press conference at Dockweiler State Beach to underscore alleged risks and accused the administration of attempting to federalize California infrastructure and acting to benefit the oil industry. Bonta said the administration issued a sham emergency permit to bypass California regulators despite no emergency, asserted the pipelines fall under state jurisdiction, called the lawsuits' number astonishing, and vowed to continue defending Californians. The Trump administration has not commented.
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