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Supreme Court Overturns Chevron Doctrine in Loper Bright Case, Senator Wyden Introduces Counter Bill

Aug 2, 2024, 04:44 PM

The Supreme Court recently overturned the Chevron deference doctrine, which previously allowed federal agencies to interpret ambiguous laws. This decision, known as the Loper Bright case, has significant implications for federal agencies, as their interpretations will now face greater judicial scrutiny. In response, Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) has introduced a bill to counteract the ruling, aiming to give Congress the authority to overturn Supreme Court decisions on federal agencies. The ruling has already led to the invalidation of certain ACA regulations and could impact federal policies on land ownership in the West. Legal experts are debating the future of judicial review of agency statutory interpretations following this landmark decision.