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Supreme Court Destroys Chevron Deference
Landmark Decision Reduces Executive Agency Authority
Washington, D.C. - June 28, 2024 - 10:28 AM
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court unanimously struck down Chevron deference on Friday, stripping executive agencies of the ability to interpret the laws they enforce. The decision, which was handed down in a case involving the Clean Air Act, is a major victory for environmental groups and other organizations that have long argued that Chevron deference has given agencies too much power.
Chevron deference is a legal doctrine that requires courts to defer to an agency's interpretation of a statute if that interpretation is reasonable. The doctrine is based on the principle that agencies have expertise in the areas they regulate and are therefore better equipped than courts to interpret the laws that govern those areas.
However, in recent years, Chevron deference has come under increasing fire from critics who argue that it has allowed agencies to overstep their authority and rewrite laws without proper accountability. The Supreme Court's decision on Friday is a major blow to those critics and a significant victory for those who believe that agencies should be subject to judicial review.
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