Last mentioned: Mar 21, 2026
State Coalition Lawsuit
US states file a joint lawsuit to block the EPA's repeal in federal court.
Multi-State Lawsuit Filed
24 states and 10 cities sue to block the repeal in federal court.
EPA Repeal Announcement
The Trump EPA formally moves to rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding.
EPA Repeals Finding
The agency formally rescinds the 2009 determination.
Endangerment Finding Issued
EPA officially finds that six greenhouse gases threaten the health of current and future generations.
Endangerment Finding Issued
EPA formally determines GHGs threaten public health and welfare.
Massachusetts v. EPA
Supreme Court rules EPA must regulate GHGs if they are found to endanger public health.
Massachusetts v. EPA
Supreme Court rules GHGs are pollutants under the Clean Air Act.
A coalition of US states has filed a high-stakes lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency to block the repeal of the 2009 Endangerment Finding. The legal challenge argues that the administration is ignoring established science to dismantle the foundation of federal greenhouse gas regulations.
A coalition of 24 states and 10 cities has filed a major lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency following its repeal of the 2009 greenhouse gas endangerment finding. The legal challenge aims to preserve the foundational authority for federal climate regulations under the Clean Air Act.
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