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This Supreme Court case arises from a lawsuit initiated by Ohio and 16 other Republican-led states. These states contend that the EPA's allowance for California to impose stricter emission standards is unconstitutional. They argue that such a move effectively grants California the power to operate as a quasi-federal regulator concerning climate change, undermining the broader authority of the federal government.
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has progressively gained power, particularly under the Obama Administration, and its recent actions are now under scrutiny. The plaintiffs assert that California's stringent emission regulations disrupt the market for fuel producers and sellers across the country, creating potential economic ramifications that the media often overlooks.