States Sue Trump Over False Energy Emergency Declaration
Fifteen states, led by Washington and California, are suing the Trump administration for its January 20th declaration of a national energy emergency. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, argues the declaration is a pretext to bypass environmental review and permitting processes for numerous fossil fuel projects. The coalition contends that invoking emergency powers is only justifiable during actual disasters, not for policy changes. The states allege the executive order unlawfully directs federal agencies to expedite approvals for energy projects.
John Q. Hosedrinker