The Justice Department, lead by Pam Bondi, has filed lawsuits against four Democrat-led states: Hawaii, Michigan, New York, and Vermont over climate policies. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
The DOJ filed complaints Tuesday against New York and Vermont over newly passed "climate superfund" laws, which would impose strict liability on fossil fuel companies for alleged contributions to climate change.
New York’s law alone seeks $75 billion in damages from energy firms. According to the DOJ, these laws are preempted by the federal Clean Air Act, violate the Constitution, and infringe on federal foreign affairs powers.
"These state laws assess penalties on businesses for global activities that Congress has not authorized states to regulate," the DOJ argued in its filings.
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Attorney General Pam Bondi said she is working to protect America's economic and national security. (Pool via AP)
"The Department’s filings seek to protect Americans from unlawful state overreach that would threaten energy independence critical to the wellbeing and security of all Americans."
The Justice Department is asking federal courts to declare the four states’ laws unconstitutional and prevent their enforcement.
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