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Trump's allies celebrate significant legal wins in energy and environmental regulation
Former Trump administration officials are feeling good about the potential for a second Trump term, following a series of favorable Supreme Court rulings that could reshape environmental regulations.
In short:
- The Supreme Court's decision to overturn the Chevron doctrine, potentially limiting agency authority on regulations, has energized Trump allies.
- Conservatives view recent court rulings as paving the way for challenges to Biden administration climate policies.
- Former Trump officials are optimistic about a second Trump term, which they believe could further dismantle regulatory constraints.
Key quote:
“It’s a very big deal and it opens the gate for reconsideration of a lot of environmental decisions and rules..."
— Mandy Gunasekara, former EPA chief of staff during the Trump administration
Why this matters:
These developments could significantly alter the regulatory landscape, reducing agency power and impacting climate change policies, with far-reaching implications for environmental health and regulatory oversight. Read more: Supreme Court undoing 50 years’ worth of environmental progress.
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