US EditionStates sue the Trump administration for blocking funds for electric vehicle charging
- On Friday, a group of 15 states, spearheaded by the attorneys general of Washington and California, initiated legal action in Washington state contesting President Trump's executive order that accelerates the approval process for energy projects.
- The lawsuit contends that the executive order, signed on President Trump's first day, improperly directs federal agencies to circumvent required evaluations under key environmental statutes, including protections for waterways and threatened wildlife.
- The attorneys general argue that using emergency permitting procedures intended for disaster response to expedite non-urgent projects harms aquatic environments, protected natural areas, culturally and historically significant sites, and threatened wildlife.
- They argued in the lawsuit that the Executive Order is illegal and that its instructions for federal agencies to bypass legal requirements and regulations in order to expedite certain projects will cause harm to aquatic ecosystems, protected natural areas, cultural and historical sites, threatened wildlife, and the communities and species dependent on these valuable environments.
- The suit seeks a federal judge's ruling to declare the order unlawful and bar agencies from employing emergency permits for non-emergency projects to protect state rights and the environment.
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Phil Mickelson Slams Newsom Over Trump Lawsuit
Professional golfer Phil Mickelson publicly criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom for filing a lawsuit against President Donald Trump concerning the withholding of federal funds designated for electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. Mickelson mocked Newsom’s stance by highlighting California’s delayed high-speed rail project. On May 7, 2025, Newsom announced that California, along with 16 other states and the District of Columbia, filed a fe…
EV charging funding freeze challenged by Democratic AGs
A coalition of more than a dozen attorneys general is suing the U.S. Department of Transportation for withholding electric vehicle charging infrastructure funding allocated by Congress. On Wednesday, May 7, Democratic attorneys general in 16 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit against the DOT. The attorneys general claim that the Federal Highway Administration is unlawfully withholding funding for EV charging infrastructure that …
Here’s how federal and state action may affect Maryland electric vehicle programs - The Southern Maryland Chronicle
Maryland joined a coalition of states and Washington, D.C. in a lawsuit Wednesday to overturn an executive order from President Donald Trump that blocks billions in funding for electric vehicle charging stations. It’s one measure the state has taken to push back against recent federal action against electric vehicle expansion, which could impact Maryland’s shift away from gas-powered cars in the last decade.Here’s a look at how electric vehicle …
Here’s how federal and state action may affect Maryland electric vehicle programs
By OLIVIA BORGULA Maryland joined a coalition of states and Washington, D.C. in a lawsuit Wednesday to overturn an executive order from President Donald Trump that blocks billions in funding for electric vehicle charging stations. It’s one measure the state has taken to push back against recent federal action against electric vehicle expansion, which could impact Maryland’s shift away from gas-powered cars in the last decade. Here’s a look at ho…
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin Sues to Stop Illegal Indefinite Suspension of Federal Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today joined a lawsuit to stop the Trump Administration from illegally and indefinitely withholding billions in congressionally approved funding for electric vehicle infrastructure. Due to the Trump Administration’s unlawful attempt to halt the electric vehicle infrastructure program Congress created, New Jersey stands to lose $73 million in electric vehicle infrastructure funding.“Through the Bipar…
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