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Supreme Court Limits Federal Agencies' Power in Chevron Doctrine Ruling

Landmark Decision Marks Victory for Conservative Legal Movement

In a significant victory for the conservative legal movement, the Supreme Court on Friday weakened the power of federal agencies to approve regulations and interpret laws. The Court's ruling in two related cases is a blow to environmentalists and other advocates who rely on agencies to protect public health and safety.

Conservative Victory

The Chevron doctrine, established in a 1984 Supreme Court case, gave federal agencies broad authority to interpret laws and create regulations. Under Chevron, courts would defer to agency interpretations unless they were "arbitrary and capricious."

The conservative legal movement has long sought to overturn Chevron, arguing that it gives too much power to unelected bureaucrats. In recent years, conservative justices on the Supreme Court have chipped away at Chevron, and Friday's ruling is the most significant yet.

Cases at Issue

The cases at issue involved a rule issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) that limited the amount of bycatch, or unintended catch, of Atlantic striped bass. Fishing industry groups challenged the rule, arguing that NMFS had exceeded its authority under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the fishing industry groups, holding that NMFS had not adequately considered the economic impact of the rule. The Court's ruling was narrow, but it signaled a shift in the Court's approach to Chevron.

Implications for Federal Agencies

The Supreme Court's ruling will make it more difficult for federal agencies to regulate vast parts of American life. Agencies will now have to provide more detailed justifications for their regulations and interpretations of laws. This will likely lead to more legal challenges and delays in the regulatory process.

The ruling will also make it easier for Congress to overturn agency regulations. Congress can pass laws that specifically prohibit agencies from taking certain actions. This will give Congress more control over the regulatory process.

Conclusion

The Supreme Court's ruling in the Chevron case is a significant victory for the conservative legal movement. It will make it more difficult for federal agencies to regulate vast parts of American life and will give Congress more control over the regulatory process.

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