Supreme Court Unleashes Fuel Producers on California’s Green Agenda
In a 7–2 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that fuel producers have the right to challenge California’s EV regulations—marking a major shift in environmental oversight and a surprise alliance across ideological lines.
The case revived a lawsuit dismissed earlier, with the Court agreeing that fuel companies suffer direct harm from California’s 2035 electric vehicle sales targets. Justice Brett Kavanaugh, writing for the majority, emphasized that affected industries shouldn’t be locked out of court.
Shocking many, even liberal Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented—but framed her concerns around corporate overreach and premature action, not the policy itself.
Why It Matters:
- Fuel producers now have legal standing to attack California’s EV laws.
- 17+ states mimic California’s policy—this case could reshape national green standards.
- Governor Newsom’s climate goals face serious legal threats.
The Bigger Picture:
With Trump’s recent executive moves against green policies, and federal courts weighing California’s National Guard control, this moment underscores a deeper battle over state power, environmental authority, and federal overreach.
This isn’t just about EVs—it’s about who controls America’s future.