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United States of America v. New York
No. 1:25-cv-03656 District · Active Active
Court
Federal Court
nysd
Judge
P. Kevin Castel
Filed
May 1, 2025
Judge (CL)
P. Kevin Castel
Filed (CL)
May 1, 2025
CL Status
active
Case Overview
The Trump administration sued New York over a state law, Superfund Act, that require oil companies to contribute to a fund that pays for damages caused by climate change.
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The Application
History
New York's law requires oil companies to fund climate-related damages through mandatory contributions. The government argues this either singles out interstate commerce, conflicts with federal authority over energy regulation, or takes property without compensation or legitimate justification.
The Conclusion
The case is active in the Southern District of New York before Judge P. Kevin Castel, who will determine whether the state law survives constitutional scrutiny.
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