"Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge Donna Geck upheld a preliminary injunction issued last summer against Sable, prohibiting the pipeline system's restart until the Houston-based company adheres to all state and local regulations."
""Nothing ... permits a party subject to a [Defense Production Act] order to violate other laws," Geck wrote in the ruling, emphasizing that federal orders cannot bypass state regulations."
"Experts say Geck's ruling could signal how other judges - including in upcoming federal court cases - may rule on the Trump administration's push to restart the pipelines."
A California judge ruled that a Trump administration executive order does not override state regulations regarding oil operations. The ruling affects Sable Offshore Corp., which faces legal challenges. Environmental groups celebrated the decision as a victory for the rule of law. The judge upheld a preliminary injunction against Sable, stating that the Defense Production Act does not allow violations of state laws. This ruling may influence future federal court cases regarding similar issues, particularly concerning offshore projects.
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