3 weeks ago
17
U.S. businesses are using recent Supreme Court rulings to mount legal challenges against federal rules impacting climate, labor, health, and consumer protection laws.
Tony Romm reports for The Washington Post.
In short:
- Three recent Supreme Court rulings limited federal agencies' regulatory powers, sparking lawsuits by businesses against longstanding rules.
- Major companies, including Amazon and SpaceX, are applying these rulings to contest regulations affecting wages, union rights, and internet traffic neutrality.
- The Chevron doctrine’s removal has especially intensified these challenges, impacting labor and environmental protections.
Key quote:
“If the government continues to try to stretch the law … it’s going to lose a lot of cases in court.”
— Daryl Joseffer, executive vice president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's legal arm.
Why this matters:
The wave of lawsuits could drastically reduce federal agencies’ power to enforce consumer, labor, and environmental protections, potentially shifting the regulatory landscape. Without these rules, key protections affecting wages, internet access, and consumer rights may weaken, especially in areas where Congress remains divided.
