Fifteen States Sue Trump Administration Over Energy Emergency Declaration
Fifteen states, led by Democratic attorneys general, have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging the validity of a January 20 executive order declaring a “national energy emergency.” They argue that the declaration, which expedites fossil fuel projects while bypassing environmental reviews, is illegal and harmful to state interests, including clean water and wildlife habitats. The lawsuit seeks to halt expedited permits and asserts that emergency powers should only apply to actual emergencies, not policy changes.
