Supreme Court Overturns Chevron Deference in Major Regulatory Shift
Decades-Old Precedent Revoked in 6-3 Ruling
Washington, D.C. -
In a seismic shift in regulatory law, the Supreme Court on Friday overturned the landmark Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council precedent that has guided federal courts for over four decades. The 6-3 ruling will make it far more difficult for federal agencies to issue rules and regulations.
For 40 years, Chevron deference has required courts to give deference to federal agencies' interpretations of ambiguous statutes. This has allowed agencies to set policies and regulations without the need for specific statutory authorization.
However, in a major setback for the Biden administration and other proponents of regulatory authority, the Court has now reversed this precedent. The ruling stems from West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency, a case that challenged the EPA's authority to regulate carbon emissions from power plants.
The Court's conservative majority, led by Justice Neil Gorsuch, held that Chevron deference is invalid. "Today, we reject the deference regime established by Chevron," the majority opinion stated. "We hold that the text of the statute alone is what governs."
The ruling has far-reaching implications for federal agencies and the regulation of numerous industries, including energy, environmental protection, and health care. It is expected to lead to greater legal challenges to agency rules and less regulatory authority for the federal government.
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