US Supreme Court overturns 1984 "Chevron deference" doctrine, limiting agencies' ability to interpret unclear laws.

The US Supreme Court has overturned the 1984 "Chevron deference" doctrine, which allowed federal agencies to interpret laws when they were unclear, in a significant blow to federal regulators. The ruling, in a case involving New Jersey herring fishermen, will make it more challenging for businesses and other interests to challenge federal regulations in areas such as food inspections, workplace safety, tax collection, and environmental regulation.

June 28, 2024
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