Court Temporarily Halts Railroads’ Legal Challenge to California Air Resources Board Regulations
San Francisco, CA — A significant legal battle that has captured the attention of both environmental advocates and the transportation industry reached a turning point this week. A federal court granted a temporary stay in the lawsuit filed by major railroads against the California Air Resources Board (CARB). This legal pause arrives amid intensifying discussions about state powers versus federal jurisdiction over environmental regulations impacting the railroad sector. The railroads are challenging stringent emissions standards set by CARB, arguing that these requirements could hinder their operations and necessitate costly upgrades. CARB’s rules, which are among … Read more