U.S. Supreme Court Blocks EPA's 'Good Neighbor' Rule 5-4, Gorsuch Leads with Barrett in Dissent

Jun 27, 2024, 02:06 PM

The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, blocked the Environmental Protection Agency's 'Good Neighbor' rule targeting cross-state air pollution. The ruling puts a hold on the EPA's initiative to reduce smog-forming pollution from power plants and factories affecting neighboring states. Justice Gorsuch led the majority in favor of polluters, while Justice Barrett joined the Democratic appointees in dissent.