Attorney General Ashley Moody, along with a 21-state coalition of attorneys general, celebrated a significant victory as a federal judge blocked the Biden administration's highway emissions rule aimed at reducing CO2 emissions from gas-powered cars. The challenge was brought in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky against the Federal Highway Administration's rule.
Moody expressed her satisfaction with the court's decision, stating, “This court decision is a major victory against Biden overstepping his authority to push a radical political agenda on Americans. Biden’s highway emissions rule would have harmed our state’s opportunities for future economic development. We will continue fighting to protect Floridians’ interests against federal overreach.”
The now-blocked FHWA rule would have mandated states to set targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from on-road sources. Concerns were raised by multiple states that the implementation of this rule could hinder future economic development and job creation projects.
Joining Attorney General Moody in challenging the FHWA rule were the attorneys general of Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
The coalition's successful legal challenge underscores their commitment to safeguarding their states' interests and resisting what they perceive as federal overreach. For further details on the judge's opinion, the public is invited to click here.