Summary
A group of U.S. states and local governments are suing President Trump over his decision to cancel a 2009 ruling that said greenhouse gases are harmful to public health. This decision is part of President Trump's efforts to change climate policies established during the Obama administration. The lawsuit argues that this action violates the Clean Air Act.
Key Facts
- Three dozen states and local governments are involved in the lawsuit against President Trump.
- The lawsuit aims to overturn President Trump's repeal of the 2009 "endangerment finding."
- The "endangerment finding" supported policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- President Trump described the repeal as a major win over past climate policies.
- The case was filed in the US Court of Appeals.
- The challenging group includes 23 states and 17 local governments, including large cities like New York and Los Angeles.
- The lawsuit claims repealing the finding goes against the Clean Air Act.
- A similar lawsuit was filed by environmental organizations the previous month.
