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California Sues Trump Administration Over Oil Pipeline Order

3/26/2026

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California sues the U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration after Energy Secretary Chris Wright issued a March 13 order to restart Sable Offshore's oil pipelines.
Attorney General Rob Bonta argues the order violates state laws and a consent decree after an oil spill.
California says emergency powers are unconstitutional and unjustified since the state produces more oil than it consumes.
A judge denied California's emergency request to enforce the consent decree.

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California sues the U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration after Energy Secretary Chris Wright issued a March 13 order to restart Sable Offshore's oil pipelines.
Attorney General Rob Bonta argues the order violates state laws and a consent decree after an oil spill.
California says emergency powers are unconstitutional and unjustified since the state produces more oil than it consumes.
A judge denied California's emergency request to enforce the consent decree.