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Trump Administration Sues to Block California Gas Laws

1/6/2026

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On January 5, 2026, the U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration filed a lawsuit to block Morgan Hill and Petaluma from enacting laws limiting natural gas infrastructure in new construction.
The move targets California's climate policies criticized by Republicans including U.S. President Donald Trump.
The administration claims the ordinances violate a 1975 law on federal energy standards.
California officials have not yet commented on the lawsuit.

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On January 5, 2026, the U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration filed a lawsuit to block Morgan Hill and Petaluma from enacting laws limiting natural gas infrastructure in new construction.
The move targets California's climate policies criticized by Republicans including U.S. President Donald Trump.
The administration claims the ordinances violate a 1975 law on federal energy standards.
California officials have not yet commented on the lawsuit.