The U.S. Justice Department filed lawsuits against Hawaii and Michigan, claiming their planned litigation against fossil fuel companies conflicts with federal law and President Trump's energy focus. The DOJ argues that the Clean Air Act grants the EPA the authority to set national standards for greenhouse gas emissions, thereby limiting states' ability to regulate emissions from out-of-state sources. Both states are pursuing accountability from the fossil fuel industry for climate-related harms, sparking legal battles over state versus federal powers in environmental governance.
The lawsuits filed by the U.S. Justice Department against Hawaii and Michigan challenge state-level climate actions, asserting they conflict with federal authority and regulation.
According to the DOJ, the Clean Air Act preempts states from regulating greenhouse gas emissions beyond their own borders, emphasizing federal dominance over environmental policy.
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