Battle Erupts Over How D.C. Circuit Auto GHG Order Affects Jurisdiction

摘要

The Trump administration and its critics are at odds over whether a district court can proceed with litigation challenging the Trump administration's rule preempting state vehicle greenhouse gas rules after an appellate court issued an order denying the parties' competing requests to pause or speed its consideration of the dispute. In recent filings to the district court, the government — which claims the appellate court has jurisdiction over the issue — argued the appellate order bolsters its efforts to dismiss the district court case, while state officials and environmentalists — who argue the district court has jurisdiction — say the lower court can still proceed.