"California Sues Trump Administration Over Car Emissions Rules"

"A coalition led by California sued the Trump administration over car emissions rules on Tuesday, escalating a revolt against a proposed rollback of fuel economy standards that threatens to split the country’s auto market.

In a lawsuit filed in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, California and its coalition — 17 other states and the District of Columbia — called the Environmental Protection Agency’s effort to weaken auto emissions rules unlawful and accused the agency of failing to follow its own regulations and of violating the Clean Air Act.  

“States representing 140 million Americans are getting together to sue Outlaw Pruitt — not Administrator Pruitt, but Outlaw Pruitt,” Gov. Jerry Brown of California said at a news conference, speaking of the Environmental Protection Agency administrator, Scott Pruitt. “This is about health, it’s about life and death,” he said. “I’m going to fight it with everything I can.”"

Hiroko Tabuchi reports for the New York Times May 1, 2018.

SEE ALSO:

"California, 17 Other States Sue Trump Administration To Defend Obama-Era Climate Rules For Vehicles" (Washington Post)

"U.S. Lawmakers Seek Details From EPA Chief On Fuel Economy Rule Changes" (Reuters)

"17 U.S. States Sue Trump Administration Over Vehicle Emissions" (Reuters)

"Dem Senator Urges Reconsideration Of Trump Vehicle Emissions Plan" (The Hill)