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California AG Sues Trump Over Pipeline Reclassification Decision

1/24/2026

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging PHMSA unlawfully reclassified two pipelines owned by Sable Offshore Corp. as interstate.
The PHMSA decision allows pipelines to restart operations after environmental violations, including a 2015 oil spill.
Bonta argues the pipelines operate only within California and should stay under state jurisdiction.
The lawsuit notes ongoing tensions between Sable Offshore Corp. and California regulators, with environmental-law challenges.

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging PHMSA unlawfully reclassified two pipelines owned by Sable Offshore Corp. as interstate.
The PHMSA decision allows pipelines to restart operations after environmental violations, including a 2015 oil spill.
Bonta argues the pipelines operate only within California and should stay under state jurisdiction.
The lawsuit notes ongoing tensions between Sable Offshore Corp. and California regulators, with environmental-law challenges.