- California has initiated legal proceedings against the Trump administration, challenging the decision to approve the restart of an oil pipeline.
- The legal action pertains to a controversial pipeline connected to the 2015 Refugio oil spill, which released over 100,000 gallons of oil into California’s coastal waters.
- The state alleges that the pipeline’s restart was approved unlawfully, potentially violating environmental laws and regulations.
- This lawsuit underscores ongoing tensions between California and the Trump administration over environmental policies and energy projects.
- The Refugio oil spill had significant environmental and economic impacts, prompting increased scrutiny and regulatory measures concerning oil pipeline operations in the region.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/california-sues-trump-administration-allegedly-unlawful-pipeline-restart-approval-years-oil-spill)
