California Eyeing Biden Resolution to Dozens of Trump Lawsuits

By Emily C. Dooley | 11/18/20 | Bloomberg Law

EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler today called on the U.S. to recycle 50% of all materials by 2030.

It’s no secret California and the Trump administration are often at odds—which many times has led to the courtroom. The Golden State has sued the president and his agencies 106 times over the past four years, more than any other state.

With President-elect Joe Biden (D) set to take over the White House in January, California is looking over its lingering cases.

“This is an exciting and interesting time for California, and we’re going to do everything we can to maximize it,” Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said during a news conference last week after Biden was named the projected winner.

Over the years, state Attorney General Xavier Becerra (D) has sued over immigration, border wall financing, transgender rights, health care, education, and consumer privacy. But the bulk of the cases—57—have focused on air, water, wildlife, energy, or environmental policy. Read more >>