The U.S. Justice Department has initiated lawsuits against Hawaii, Michigan, New York, and Vermont, asserting their climate initiatives conflict with federal authority under the Trump administration's energy agenda. The DOJ argues that state-led actions to sue fossil fuel companies and enforce climate superfund laws infringe upon the EPA's regulatory powers and disrupt a national framework for air quality management. The department emphasizes that such state initiatives could undermine American energy independence and economic security, reflecting a broader trend of resistance to state-level climate actions amid federal opposition.
The U.S. Justice Department is suing four states for their climate actions, claiming they hinder the federal energy agenda and challenge federal authority.
Attorney General Pamela Bondi stated that state actions against fossil fuel companies threaten American energy independence and the nation's economic security.
The DOJ asserted that the states' climate policies violate the Clean Air Act and prohibit regulatory overreach on greenhouse gas emissions.
This unprecedented legal action by the DOJ highlights the Trump administration's stance against environmental efforts and raises concerns over state power to fight climate change.
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