Coalition

Washington Attorney General Leads Coalition Against Trump’s Energy Emergency Order, Claiming Regulatory Bypass Threatens Environment

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SEATTLE — Washington Attorney General Nick Brown has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging an executive order that the president issued in January, which he described as a “national energy emergency.” The legal action, initiated on Friday in King County, contends that the president’s declaration lacks basis and serves primarily to provide oil and natural gas companies with a method to evade essential environmental regulations. The lawsuit is supported by fourteen other states, emphasizing the collaborative effort to address what Brown deems a misuse of executive power. He asserts that the emergency declaration … Read more

Victory for Trucking: Coalition of States Successfully Overturns California’s Electric-Truck Mandates

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OKLAHOMA CITY (May 6, 2025) — Attorney General Gentner Drummond expressed his gratitude following a significant legal victory that has halted California’s Advanced Clean Fleets regulations. This move comes after a coalition of state attorneys general, led by Drummond, challenged the state’s controversial electric-truck mandates. The mandates would have required trucking companies nationwide to phase out internal-combustion engines for electric models, raising concerns about increased operational costs and potential supply chain disruptions. California officials have now agreed to repeal these mandates, acknowledging the implications for the commercial trucking sector and consumers alike. Drummond characterized the … Read more

Coalition of States Files Lawsuit Over Trump-Era Federal Workforce Reductions

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A lawsuit led by multiple states has been initiated to challenge a late-term decision by the former Trump administration, which involved the purge of numerous federal workers. The lawsuit, coordinated by state attorneys general, contends this action disrupted critical functions of the federal government. The essence of the legal action is centered on the “Schedule F” executive order issued by President Donald Trump in the waning months of his presidency. This directive reclassified a wide range of federal employees, potentially making it easier to dismiss them, thereby altering long-standing protections typically afforded to these workers. … Read more

Coalition of 20 States, Led by New York, Sues Federal Government Over Mass Employee Terminations

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A coalition of twenty U.S. states, headlined by New York, has initiated legal action against the federal government following the termination of a significant number of federal employees. The lawsuit challenges the mass firings, alleging that the dismissals both breach federal law and violate the constitutional rights of the workers. The legal challenge mounted by the states aims to address what they describe as an unjust dismissal of these employees, who served across various capacities within the federal government. The states argue that these firings could have far-reaching implications on governmental functionality and public service … Read more