California is taking the Trump administration to court, filing a lawsuit over the federal approval to restart two controversial oil pipelines near the state’s sensitive coastline. This development marks a major legal showdown between the administration’s interests in increasing drilling in the Pacific Ocean and the state’s environmental interests.
The Hill reported that California Attorney General Rob Bonta is arguing that Trump is illegally trying to circumvent the state’s long-held authority over these specific vessels. The state argues that the administration’s moves to restart the pipelines contravene California’s established regulatory power. It seems to be part of Trump’s plan to increase his access to oil, although it remains to be seen how it will provide economic relief.
