US EditionCalifornia sues Trump to keep shut oil pipeline on Santa Barbara coast
California challenges federal use of the Defense Production Act to restart Sable Offshore pipelines, citing violations of state law and court orders amid escalating fuel price tensions.
- On Monday, California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a federal lawsuit to block the Trump administration's order forcing the restart of the Santa Ynez offshore oil operation, challenging use of the Defense Production Act to bypass state environmental regulations.
- U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright invoked the Defense Production Act on March 13 to mandate the pipeline's immediate operation, ending a shutdown that began after a 2015 rupture spilled more than 142,000 gallons of crude oil.
- Sable Offshore CEO Jim Flores argues the restart supplies 50 military bases, but Bonta's lawsuit claims the administration failed to prove an energy shortage, calling the federal order a "breathtaking power grab."
- Despite legal challenges, the company resumed pumping oil on March 14 and expects to reach full production of more than 50,000 barrels per day by April 1, while the state's injunction request was denied Monday.
- This conflict marks the 65th legal challenge California has filed against the administration, intensifying a broader clash over federal authority and state police powers as the state seeks to vacate the emergency restart order entirely.
36 Articles
36 Articles
Calif. Sues To Stop Trump's 'Power Grab' To Restart Pipeline
California slammed as a "breathtaking power grab" the U.S. Department of Energy's order directing Sable Offshore Corp. to restart a pipeline in Southern California that was shuttered in 2015 following a massive oil spill, asserting in a lawsuit Monday that the order is a "stunning usurpation" of state authority.
California Sues Trump Admin to Block Oil Comeback
The state of California has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over an order demanding that Sable Offshore Corporation restart its oil pipelines in the state. Earlier this month, the Trump administration invoked the Defense Production Act to order an oil company to restart operations in California. By directing Sable Offshore Corp. to restore its operations of the Santa Ynez Unit and Santa Ynez Pipeline System, potential supply dis…
On Monday, California sued President Donald Trump’s government to block what he claims is an unprecedented appropriation of power: using emergency authority to force the resumption of an offshore oil operation that was closed more than a decade ago. The lawsuit, filed before a San Francisco federal court, states that an order issued on March 13 by U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright exceeds its authority under the Defense Production Act, a Cold W…
Associated Press News
California sues Trump to keep shut oil pipeline on Santa Barbara coast
California sued the Trump administration Monday to block what it says is an unprecedented power grab: using emergency authority to force the restart of an offshore oil operation shut down more than a decade ago.
California sues Trump admin. over order to open oil pipeline on Santa Barbara coast
As gas prices rise amid the war in Iran, President Donald Trump is ordering new oil production off the California coast — but state leaders warn the move threatens the environment and could violate the law. Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta are vowing to fight back. On Monday, Bonta said his message [...]
California sues Trump over order to open oil pipeline on Santa Barbara coast
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California sued the Trump administration Monday to block what it says is an unprecedented power grab: using emergency authority to force the restart of an offshore oil operation shut down more than a decade ago. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in San Francisco, argues a March 13 order by U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright oversteps his authority under the Defen…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 46% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
