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Trump's Regulatory Rollbacks Spark State Legal Battles

12/9/2025

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In 2026, regulatory rollbacks are expected to accelerate under U.S. President Donald Trump due to pro-business policies and a more skeptical judiciary.
Since the January 2025 inauguration, 13 federal regulations have been rescinded, with 17 more in progress.
Eugene Scalia says courts are increasingly ensuring agencies stay within statutory limits.
California and 22 other states are suing to protect their regulations, challenging the rollbacks.

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Story summary

In 2026, regulatory rollbacks are expected to accelerate under U.S. President Donald Trump due to pro-business policies and a more skeptical judiciary.
Since the January 2025 inauguration, 13 federal regulations have been rescinded, with 17 more in progress.
Eugene Scalia says courts are increasingly ensuring agencies stay within statutory limits.
California and 22 other states are suing to protect their regulations, challenging the rollbacks.