Trump's "Energy Emergency" Declaration Challenged by 15 States

Tue May 20 2025 16:33:36 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Trump's "Energy Emergency" Declaration Challenged by 15 States

Fifteen Democratic states have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, asserting the illegality of its "energy emergency" declaration.


In a landmark legal action, 15 Democratic states have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, claiming that its declaration of an "energy emergency" is unfounded. The lawsuit, initiated in the Western District of Washington, argues that the order allows federal agencies to bypass essential environmental reviews for fossil fuel projects, undermining critical legislation aimed at protecting natural resources and public health.



In a significant legal move, fifteen states have come together to challenge the Trump administration's recent declaration of an "energy emergency," which they assert is baseless and serves to expedite harmful fossil fuel projects without proper oversight. The lawsuit highlights how the administration's executive order from January 20 directs federal regulators to accelerate the development of energy sources such as oil, natural gas, and coal, while specifically excluding renewable methodologies like solar and wind energy.

The plaintiffs, led by the attorneys general from Democratic strongholds including Washington, California, and Massachusetts, filed the complaint arguing that the U.S. is currently experiencing record energy production levels, contradicting the claim of an "emergency." They contend that the expedited permitting processes introduced by this declaration bypass crucial environmental protections established by laws such as the Clean Water Act and the Endangered Species Act.

The lawsuit stresses that emergency powers should only be invoked in actual crises, and the Trump administration's use of these powers to hasten fossil fuel projects constitutes an overreach. "This won’t lower prices, increase our energy supply, or make our country safer,” Washington Attorney General Nick Brown stated, emphasizing the potential risks to clean drinking water and wildlife habitats.

In defense of the order, a spokesperson for President Trump argued that the President alone has the authority to declare what constitutes a national emergency, asserting that tapping into American energy reserves is critical for economic stability and national security. The lawsuit also names high-ranking officials within the Army Corps of Engineers and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, who have yet to respond to inquiries regarding the litigation.

As courtroom proceedings begin, this legal challenge underscores a rising tension between state administrations advocating for environmental safeguards and a federal administration focused on rapid energy production.

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