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Experts dismiss plan to seize elections under a national emergency
politics1 day ago

Experts dismiss plan to seize elections under a national emergency

A Florida lawyer's memo arguing the president could use the National Emergencies Act and the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to declare a national emergency and seize U.S. elections was ridiculed by legal experts, who say IEEPA targets foreign threats and economic actions, not elections run by the states. The plan would not authorize seizing voting machines or mail ballots, conflicts with the Elections Clause, and rests on flawed readings of Youngstown, making it legally flawed and unconstitutional.

via Democracy Docket|
#constitutional-law#elections#emergency-powers
White House finalizes major overhaul of environmental permitting and NEPA regulations
politics1 month ago

White House finalizes major overhaul of environmental permitting and NEPA regulations

The White House has finalized a plan to roll back regulations under the National Environmental Policy Act, aiming to reduce bureaucratic delays in approving energy and infrastructure projects, amidst ongoing legislative debates on streamlining permitting processes. The move is part of broader efforts to address perceived red tape, though it faces criticism from Democrats and environmental advocates.

via PBS|
#energyprojects#environmentalpolicy#nepa
Federal Judge Temporarily Halts Expansion of Florida's Alligator Alcatraz Detention Center
environment6 months ago

Federal Judge Temporarily Halts Expansion of Florida's Alligator Alcatraz Detention Center

The construction of a Florida detention center on the historically significant 'Alligator Alcatraz' site in the Everglades is bypassing environmental reviews mandated by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), raising concerns among environmental groups about potential ecological harm and the rollback of environmental protections under the Trump administration.

via The New York Times|
#detention-center#environment#environmental-law
Supreme Court Reshapes Environmental Policy and Agency Power
environment9 months ago

Supreme Court Reshapes Environmental Policy and Agency Power

The Supreme Court has significantly limited the scope of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), reducing environmental review requirements for federal projects and potentially easing the approval process for energy and infrastructure developments, which could accelerate project timelines but also raise concerns about environmental oversight.

via Heatmap News|
#environment#environmental-law#infrastructure-projects
Supreme Court Eases Infrastructure Development and Limits Environmental Oversight
environment9 months ago

Supreme Court Eases Infrastructure Development and Limits Environmental Oversight

The U.S. Supreme Court has significantly narrowed the scope of environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), making it easier to approve infrastructure projects like highways, pipelines, and railroads by limiting consideration of upstream and downstream environmental impacts. The decision has been praised by industry groups for streamlining approvals but criticized by environmental advocates for potentially undermining environmental protections.

via NPR|
#environment#environmental-reviews#infrastructure-projects
Supreme Court Eases Path for Infrastructure Projects Amid Environmental Concerns
environment9 months ago

Supreme Court Eases Path for Infrastructure Projects Amid Environmental Concerns

The U.S. Supreme Court approved the construction of the Uinta Basin Railway in Utah, ruling that federal agencies are not required to consider environmental impacts outside the immediate project area, a decision that could limit environmental reviews nationwide. The railway aims to connect Utah's oil-rich Uinta Basin to the national rail network, potentially increasing oil production and economic growth in the region. While the ruling is a victory for Utah's leaders and the oil industry, environmental groups remain concerned about broader ecological impacts. The project still requires additional permits before construction can begin.

via The Salt Lake Tribune|
#environment#environmental-review#nepa
Supreme Court Reviews Key Environmental Law in Oil Railway Case
environment1 year ago

Supreme Court Reviews Key Environmental Law in Oil Railway Case

The US Supreme Court is hearing a case that could significantly impact environmental protections under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The case involves a proposed 88-mile oil railway in Utah's Uinta Basin, which was blocked by a federal appeals court due to environmental concerns. The railway's proponents seek to narrow NEPA's scope, potentially limiting the environmental impacts federal agencies must consider. A ruling in favor of the railway could restrict community input on environmental issues and alter longstanding legal precedents.

via The Guardian US|
#climate-change#environment#environmental-law