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Trump administration alleges New York’s superfund law is unlawful, urges federal court to strike statute

Published 22:47 on November 20, 2025 / Last updated at 22:47 on November 20, 2025 / / Americas (US & Canada), Net Zero Transition (Litigation)

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The Trump administration on Wednesday urged a federal judge to invalidate New York’s Climate Change Superfund Act, alleging the state is attempting to hold fossil fuel companies liable for global GHG emissions under New York law in violation of federal authority.
The Trump administration on Wednesday urged a federal judge to invalidate New York’s Climate Change Superfund Act, alleging the state is attempting to hold fossil fuel companies liable for global GHG emissions under New York law in violation of federal authority.


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