The US Supreme Court overruled the Chevron deference precedent, limiting federal agencies' authority to interpret laws.

The US Supreme Court has overruled the Chevron deference legal precedent, established in 1984, in a 6-3 vote. The Chevron doctrine allowed federal agencies to interpret ambiguous laws and decide the best methods for applying them. This decision, criticized by conservatives for decades, weakens the powers of agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and significantly shifts the balance of power between the executive branch and the judiciary.

June 28, 2024
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