Upcoming News Article: Chevron Deference Overturned
Biden Administration Defends Legal Precedent
The Biden administration has defended the Chevron deference, a legal precedent that gives deference to the interpretations of statutes by the agencies that administer them, in a case before the Supreme Court. The administration argues that overturning Chevron deference would be destabilizing and could bring about a flood of litigation.
Chevron Deference Overturned in Herring Fishermen Case
The Supreme Court recently overturned Chevron deference in a case involving herring fishermen. The Court ruled that the deference called for by the Chevron decision was not required in this case. This ruling could have implications for other cases involving administrative agencies.
Biden Administration Urges Supreme Court to Leave Chevron Deference Intact
The Biden administration has urged the Supreme Court to leave Chevron deference intact, calling it a "bedrock principle of administrative law." The administration argues that Chevron deference is necessary to ensure that agencies have the flexibility to interpret statutes in a way that is consistent with their expertise.
Chevron Deference Has Come Up in Climate Change Cases
Chevron deference has come up in a number of cases involving climate change. For example, it has been used in efforts to use the 1970 Clean Air Act to prevent the greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change. The Supreme Court's decision in the herring fishermen case could have implications for these cases.
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