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California AG Rob Bonta Sues Trump Administration Over Pipeline Authority

Forbes Breaking NewsJanuary 24, 202617 min2,146 views
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Lawsuit Against Trump Administration

  • 📣 California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the 55th lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging its actions regarding oil pipelines.
  • 📍 The press briefing was held at Doc Wiler State Beach to highlight the environmental risks posed by the Trump administration's decisions.

Sable Offshore Corp. Pipelines

  • ⛽ The lawsuit targets the Federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (FIMSA) for unlawfully allowing Sable Offshore Corp. to restart pumping oil through two onshore pipelines.
  • ⚠️ These pipelines, originating and terminating in California, were previously involved in the 2015 Refugio oil spill, which dumped over 100,000 gallons of crude oil.

Federal Overreach and State Authority

  • ⚖️ Bonta argues that FIMSA unlawfully federalized the pipelines, usurping California's regulatory authority, as the pipelines do not cross state borders or extend into federal waters.
  • 📜 The Trump administration issued a
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