Just days after overruling agency deference on June 28 in Loper Bright v. Raimondo, the US Supreme Court on July 2 granted certiorari in, vacated, and promptly sent back to the lower courts nine other cases. The Supreme Court instructed the federal appeals courts to reconsider their decisions in light of Loper.
It’s evident from these cases that the high court seeks to eliminate reliance on Chevron going forward. Federal judges are likely to face increasingly complex workloads as a result.
Removing Chevron‘s Tracks
The decision in Loper squarely overruled Chevron. But the ramifications extend beyond this single ruling, as the Supreme Court’s instructions to revisit numerous cases signal a comprehensive shift in the judicial landscape. The long-standing precedent established in Chevron v. NRDC, which provided deference to administrative agency interpretations of ambiguous statutes, now appears to be at the end of its trail.
This marks a significant era where the judiciary assumes greater responsibility and scrutiny over federal agency decisions. Legal professionals in corporate and governmental sectors will need to navigate this evolving terrain with heightened diligence and adaptability.
For further insights, refer to the full article on Bloomberg Law.