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California Says ‘See You In Court’ After EV Rules Rolled Back

The U.S. Senate voted to end California’s 2035 gas car ban. The state is now preparing to fight back.

InsideEVs · May 23, 2025

States challenge immigration cooperation requirements for grants - Roll Call

States filed two lawsuits Tuesday seeking to stop policies that add immigration conditions to transportation and homeland security grants.

Roll Call · May 13, 2025

California Leads Lawsuit Over Trump's EV Charging Funding Change

Donald Trump's order to withhold $5 billion earmarked to grow the electric vehicle charging network in the United States is being challenged in court by more than a dozen states, California officials said Wednesday.

International Business Times · May 7, 2025

OpenAI's new nonprofit commission may have a lot more to do with maximizing profits than philanthropy

With scrutiny mounting and a $40 billion funding round on the line, OpenAI’s new nonprofit commission may be less about charity—and more about optics.

Fortune · Apr 17, 2025

Gavin Newsom’s California becomes the first state to sue Trump over his tariff plan

The suit argues that as a ‘global leader in trade,’ the Golden State will bear an ‘inordinate share’ of the costs resulting from the sweeping levies

The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2025

Gavin Newsom to Sue Trump Admin Over Tariff 'Game' Claiming California Will Lose Billions

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is suing the Trump administration, arguing the president doesn't have the authority to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs.

Latin Times · Apr 16, 2025

California sues to stop tariffs levied under economic emergency - Roll Call

California sued President Donald Trump and members of his administration Wednesday to stop the import tariffs levied under a 1977 law.

Roll Call · Apr 16, 2025

California launches legal challenge against Trump’s ‘illegal’ tariffs

Governor says import tariffs are ‘wreaking chaos’ on the state’s families, businesses and economy

The Guardian - US · Apr 16, 2025

Democratic attorneys general sue Trump over ‘illegal’ voting order

President accused of overstepping authority with order requiring new proof-of-citizenship and mail-ballot rules

The Guardian - US · Apr 4, 2025

Deputies won't face charges in deadly 2022 shootout on California highway, prosecutors say

Prosecutors in California say San Bernardino County deputies involved in a shootout that killed a teenage girl and her fugitive father will not face any criminal charges

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2025