By Maxine Joselow, The Washington PostThe Chevron Richmond Refinery in California, Oct. 24, 2023. the environment, public health and other fundamental aspects of American life.
In the decision released Friday, the Supreme Court struck down the rule, issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service, finding it to be overly burdensome. Lower courts had previously upheld the rule, finding it to be a reasonable interpretation of federal law.What is the Chevron doctrine? Both cases were backed by conservative legal organizations - the Cause of Action Institute and New Civil Liberties Alliance - that have received millions of dollars from the Koch network, founded by Charles Koch and his late brother, David Koch. Charles Koch is the CEO of Koch Industries and a fierce critic of federal regulations.
Two heavyweights in the environmental movement - the Environmental Defense Fund and the Natural Resources Defense Council - both submitted amicus briefs urging the justices not to overturn Chevron. Three other conservation groups - Conservation Law Foundation, Ocean Conservancy and Save the Sound - also filed a joint brief in defense of the doctrine.
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