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The state of Texas is intervening in California’s attempts to implement stricter vehicle emissions standards than those set by the federal government.
After Congress and Trump revoked three waivers the Biden administration granted California, which allowed the state to set stricter vehicle emissions standards than those at the federal level, Newsom immediately sued and issued an executive order directing state agencies to continue pushing the heightened standards. California’s attempt to circumvent Congress could impact other states, since provisions of the federal Clean Air Act allow them to adopt California’s tougher emissions regulations as opposed to the federal baseline.
Meanwhile, a few weeks after Newsom’s executive order, the Trump administration announced it would sue California in an effort to prevent them from trudging forward with the “unlawful” emissions standards. Now Texas is joining that fight with the help of pro-Trump legal group America First Legal (AFL).
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“California’s crusade is not about innovation—it is about abusing the legal system to flout federal law and impose its radical agenda on all Americans,” said Daniel Epstein, vice president of America First Legal. “America First Legal stands proudly with the State of Texas to defend competition, consumer choice, and the rule of law. We will not let Gavin Newsom remake America in California’s image.”
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is seen alongside congested traffic amid his push to phase out gas-powered vehicles — a move now facing pushback from Texas officials and the Trump administration. (Getty Images)
Texas’ motion to intervene, filed Friday with the United States District Court for the Northern District of California Oakland Division, asks the court to allow Texas to become a party to the case so it can defend the interests of Texans,…
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