15 States Accuse Trump of Faking Energy Emergency to Benefit Big Oil
Fifteen states are suing the Trump administration for declaring a “national energy emergency” on his first day in office, a claim the states argue is false given the US’s record-high energy production. The lawsuit alleges the executive order, bypassing environmental protections, will cause irreparable harm to natural resources and violates the National Energy Act by pursuing partisan interests under the guise of an emergency. The plaintiffs contend the order prioritizes fossil fuels while ignoring domestic renewable energy sources. The case challenges the administration’s authority to enact energy policies through an unfounded emergency declaration, potentially setting a significant legal precedent.
John Q. Hosedrinker