Supreme Court Weakens Federal Agencies' Power of Interpretation
Federal Appeals Courts Rely Heavily on Chevron Doctrine
17,000 Cases in Lower Courts Citing Chevron
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Supreme Court on Friday curtailed the power of federal agencies to interpret laws, making it more difficult for them to issue regulations.
Chevron Doctrine Overturned in 40-Year-Old Precedent
The ruling came in two related cases challenging a rule issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service. The fishermen in these cases sought to overturn the 40-year-old Chevron doctrine, which stemmed from a unanimous Supreme Court decision in 1984.
Conservative Effort to Reduce Agency Power
Friday's ruling was one of three cases during the 2023-24 term seeking to limit the power of federal agencies—a conservative effort to strengthen judicial authority.
Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council
The Chevron doctrine takes its name from a 1984 decision in Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council. In that case, the Supreme Court ruled that courts should defer to a federal agency's interpretation of a law if it is reasonable.
70 Supreme Court Decisions and 17,000 Lower Court Cases
The Chevron doctrine has been cited in over 70 Supreme Court decisions and 17,000 lower court cases. This ruling represents a significant shift in regulatory policy.
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