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Target: U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Courts, and the California Air Resources Board
Goal: Urge the U.S. Department of Justice and federal courts to respect California’s authority to enforce strong emissions standards and protect public health.
California’s Air Resources Board (CARB) has implemented strict emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks and engines, aiming to reduce air pollution and combat climate change. These standards, which have set the bar for environmental protection nationwide, are now under attack. The U.S. Department of Justice has filed lawsuits to block California from enforcing these rules, arguing that federal law preempts state action. Four major truck manufacturers have joined the effort to stop California’s leadership on clean air.
We cannot allow corporate interests and federal interference to undermine the progress California has made. Weakening emissions standards will harm vulnerable communities, worsen air quality, and set back efforts to address the climate crisis. We must stand together to defend California’s right to protect its residents and environment.