Key Facts

• A federal judge paused the Trump administration's effort to overturn California's clean car laws.
• The rules involve limits on emissions from vehicles and lawn equipment in California.
• The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) made a move to let Congress and President Trump overturn the rules.
• Judge Beryl Howell issued the block; she was appointed by President Obama.
• The decision is temporary, meaning the issue may be reviewed again or continued later.
• California has special clean car standards that are stricter than federal rules.
• The Trump administration aimed to eliminate these stricter state standards through federal action.
• The court ruling stops this federal action for now, protecting California’s ability to enforce its clean car rules.