Twenty-two U.S. states launched a lawsuit against New York on Thursday, arguing that a new law mandating major energy producers to pay $75 billion into a climate damage fund violates constitutional principles. The case, filed in Albany, names New York Attorney General Letitia James and other state officials as defendants.
The law targets oil and gas companies to finance environmental recovery efforts tied to climate change, but opponents argue it oversteps state authority. Legal experts suggest the case could reshape how environmental accountability is enforced nationwide.
No responses have been issued by the defendants as of publication. The dispute reflects growing tensions between state-led climate initiatives and federal legal frameworks, with implications for global sustainability strategies.
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States sue New York over unconstitutional environmental fund
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