States Sue Trump Over 'Fake' Energy Emergency | JQJO

Fifteen states, led by Washington and California, are suing the Trump administration for declaring a national energy emergency in January. The lawsuit, filed in a Washington state court, argues the declaration was a pretext to bypass environmental reviews and expedite fossil fuel projects. The states contend that emergency procedures should only be used in genuine emergencies, not for policy changes. The coalition alleges the executive order unlawfully commands federal agencies to disregard environmental regulations and expedite permits for energy projects.