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Attorney General Sues Trump Over Energy Emergency Declaration

5/10/2025

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Washington's Attorney General has launched a lawsuit against President Trump's executive order that declares a "National Energy Emergency," arguing it jeopardizes vital environmental protections. With fourteen states rallying behind the suit, they contend that there is no emergency, as U.S. energy production soars to unprecedented levels.

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Washington's Attorney General has launched a lawsuit against President Trump's executive order that declares a "National Energy Emergency," arguing it jeopardizes vital environmental protections. With fourteen states rallying behind the suit, they contend that there is no emergency, as U.S. energy production soars to unprecedented levels.