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Judge dismisses Missouri lawsuit contesting Biden's look at 'social costs' of greenhouse gases
https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/judge-dismisses-missouri-lawsuit-contesting-bidens-look-at-social-costs-of-greenhouse-gases/article_9fa3e26b-651c-5735-9206-8b4118667910.htmlRepublican leaders in Missouri and 11 other states won't be able to proceed for now with a lawsuit to block President Joe Biden's efforts to assess the "social costs" of greenhouse gases.
A federal judge in St. Louis dismissed a case Tuesday that had been spearheaded by Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt. Joined by 11 of his Republican counterparts in other states, Schmitt argued that applying the yet-to-be-finalized costs to “virtually every regulatory program administered by the federal government” exceeded Biden's authority, and would have far-reaching economic effects.
But Judge Audrey Fleissig said that the case was "supported by a number of bare assumptions" and "is too weak for standing." Her 29-page ruling also said that the states' case is "not ripe" for any action in court.
Schmitt's spokesman said the ruling would be appealed.
A federal judge in St. Louis dismissed a case Tuesday that had been spearheaded by Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt. Joined by 11 of his Republican counterparts in other states, Schmitt argued that applying the yet-to-be-finalized costs to “virtually every regulatory program administered by the federal government” exceeded Biden's authority, and would have far-reaching economic effects.
But Judge Audrey Fleissig said that the case was "supported by a number of bare assumptions" and "is too weak for standing." Her 29-page ruling also said that the states' case is "not ripe" for any action in court.
Schmitt's spokesman said the ruling would be appealed.
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