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The Trump administration dropped criminal charges for vehicle emissions tampering on Jan. 21, 2026, opting for civil penalties only.
The Trump administration announced on January 21, 2026, that it will no longer pursue criminal charges under the Clean Air Act for tampering with vehicle emissions controls, citing a new legal interpretation that such violations should only be addressed through civil penalties.
The Justice Department directed prosecutors to drop pending cases and halt investigations involving aftermarket defeat devices used in diesel vehicles, affecting over a dozen cases and 20 probes.
The move, the first major rollback of environmental criminal enforcement since Trump’s 2025 inauguration, follows the pardon of diesel mechanic Troy Lake and aligns with broader efforts to scale back environmental regulations.
While civil enforcement may continue, critics argue the shift undermines air quality protections and sets a precedent that could encourage future violations.
La administración Trump retiró los cargos penales por manipulación de emisiones de vehículos el 21 de enero de 2026, optando solo por penalidades civiles.