Energy

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes Takes Bold Stand with New Lawsuits Against Trump Administration’s Health and Energy Policies

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PHOENIX — Arizona’s Attorney General, Kris Mayes, took significant legal action on Monday by joining two multistate lawsuits aimed at challenging recent directives from the Trump administration. These new lawsuits bring Arizona’s total involvement in litigation against the administration to 16. One of the lawsuits focuses on halting what Mayes described as an ongoing dismantling of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The legal coalition, which includes 19 other attorneys general, claims that key health programs are under threat, leaving states vulnerable during public health crises. The lawsuit seeks to restore vital … Read more

States Unite Against Trump Administration’s Wind Energy Halt: A Legal Battle for Clean Energy’s Future

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Attorneys general from 18 states, including New York, initiated a lawsuit on Monday aimed at reversing the Trump administration’s suspension of wind energy projects nationwide, notably including the Empire Wind project off Long Island. New York Attorney General Letitia James, who is leading the coalition, criticized the executive order enacted by President Trump that halted these projects as “arbitrary and unnecessary.” The directive not only affects new permits for offshore and land-based wind projects but also calls for a review of the existing permitting and leasing processes. In the weeks following his inauguration, Trump imposed … Read more

DOJ Leverages Trump’s ‘Phony Energy Emergency’ to Challenge State Climate Legislation

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Former President Donald Trump’s declaration of a “phony energy emergency” has become a focal point for the Department of Justice as it aims to challenge various climate laws enacted by states. This development may shape the future landscape of environmental regulations across the United States. In recent months, the DOJ has taken a proactive stance against state initiatives designed to combat climate change. Officials argue that these local regulations, implemented in response to a growing urgency over environmental concerns, may face legal scrutiny under federal law, particularly due to Trump’s earlier actions. The basis for … Read more

Justice Department Battles State Climate Laws: Legal Showdown Over Environmental Accountability and Energy Policy

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The U.S. Justice Department is taking legal action against four states—New York, Vermont, Michigan, and Hawaii—concerning state climate initiatives that it deems unconstitutional. On Thursday, the Justice Department filed lawsuits targeting New York and Vermont for their so-called “climate superfund laws.” Parallel actions were initiated against Michigan and Hawaii to block those states from suing fossil fuel companies in pursuit of damages tied to climate change. Vermont’s recent legislation stands out as the first of its kind in the nation, mandating oil companies to cover costs associated with the damage caused by their emissions. In … Read more