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California sues over Trump wind-buyout deal that scrubs Morro Bay project
climate-and-environment11 hours ago

California sues over Trump wind-buyout deal that scrubs Morro Bay project

California filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration and wind developer Golden State Wind, alleging a buyout that paid the developer to drop offshore wind leases in favor of oil and gas violates federal law and wastes taxpayer money. The move, part of a broader set of wind-lease cancellations, leaves California with just two offshore wind leases and threatens its goal of 25 GW by 2045, potentially costing up to 170,000 clean-energy jobs; the state argues the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act requires California input on leasing decisions and that the payments draw from a federal fund meant to settle lawsuits.

via Los Angeles Times|
#california#climate-and-environment#energy-policy
Trump-Designed 250-Foot Arch Passes Design Review, Lions Removed from Base
politics3 months ago

Trump-Designed 250-Foot Arch Passes Design Review, Lions Removed from Base

The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts approved a plan for a 250-foot “Arc de Trump” near the Lincoln Memorial, featuring a torch-bearing statue and gilded eagles; the four lions planned for the base and an underground pedestrian tunnel were removed. Public opposition is strong and lawsuits over sightlines continue, though Trump says Congress approval isn’t needed.

via CBS News|
#architecture#legal-challenge#politics
Trump's Plan to Keep Coal Plants Open Costs Ratepayers Hundreds of Millions
energy3 months ago

Trump's Plan to Keep Coal Plants Open Costs Ratepayers Hundreds of Millions

The Trump administration’s emergency orders to keep five aging coal plants operating beyond closures have cost hundreds of millions, largely borne by ratepayers (e.g., J.H. Campbell in Michigan has about $180 million in expenses since last May). Critics argue the strategy is inefficient and environmentally harmful, while the Energy Department says it safeguards grid reliability; a DC Circuit Court case brought by Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois and environmental groups challenges the orders’ legality. The policy coincides with a rebound in coal use and related emissions, despite health and environmental concerns surrounding coal power.

via The New York Times|
#coal#emissions#energy
US Tightens CDL Rules, Affecting About 200,000 Immigrant Truckers
politics5 months ago

US Tightens CDL Rules, Affecting About 200,000 Immigrant Truckers

A new Transportation Department rule will bar many noncitizens—mostly legal residents, including asylum seekers, refugees and DACA recipients—from obtaining or renewing commercial driver’s licenses, with existing licenses remaining valid until expiration. The administration says tighter vetting of overseas driving histories is needed after crashes, but critics argue there’s no proven link between nationality and safety. Effects will unfold gradually as licenses expire, potentially raising labor and consumer costs. The crackdown comes with broader enforcement on English-language requirements and the revocation of about 3,000 training centers, and lawsuits and political efforts to expand restrictions are already underway.

via Yahoo|
#commercial-drivers-license#immigration#legal-challenge
California's Mask Ban for Federal Agents Faces Legal Challenges
law-and-politics8 months ago

California's Mask Ban for Federal Agents Faces Legal Challenges

California has enacted a law banning law enforcement officers from covering their faces, with exceptions, aiming to curb anonymous federal agents involved in immigration raids. The Trump administration is suing to block the law, citing federal supremacy and safety concerns for agents. Legal experts suggest the law may face significant challenges in court due to longstanding federal immunity principles and constitutional considerations.

via Stateline|
#california#federal-agents#immigration-raids
Supreme Court's Ruling Could Shape Trump's Tariff Battle
politics9 months ago

Supreme Court's Ruling Could Shape Trump's Tariff Battle

The Supreme Court is considering a case that could overturn most of Trump's tariffs, potentially leading to lower prices, faster growth, and higher employment, although Trump might reinstate tariffs on different legal grounds. The case questions whether the president's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to justify tariffs is legally valid, as many experts dispute the law's applicability to trade deficits.

via vox.com|
#ieepa#legal-challenge#politics
Supreme Court Considers Reexamining Same-Sex Marriage Ruling
law9 months ago

Supreme Court Considers Reexamining Same-Sex Marriage Ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether to hear an appeal that could challenge the 2015 ruling that established marriage equality, with potential implications for LGBTQ+ rights and state laws. The case involves Kim Davis, a former Kentucky clerk, who refused to issue a marriage license to a same-sex couple and argues that the Supreme Court's decision was wrong. While some justices have suggested revisiting the ruling, many oppose it, citing the broad societal support for marriage equality. The outcome could significantly impact legal protections for same-sex marriages across the U.S.

via Axios|
#law#legal-challenge#lgbtq-rights