Last month, a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court flew under the radar for a lot of folks. To grasp why ending Chevron Deference is a HUGE deal for our legal system, here's a breakdown: 🧵 
2/ In 1984, the Supreme Court decided in the Chevron case that courts should defer to regulatory agencies' interpretations of the law, considering them the "experts." This allowed these agencies to impose fines and penalties as part of their rulemaking.
3/ For nearly 40 years, Chevron Deference let federal agencies interpret laws as they saw fit. Courts were to accept these interpretations. Here's how it played out:
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regulations
4/ The EPA used Chevron to impose strict environmental regulations, broadly interpreting the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. Industries often found these rules costly and stifling.
4/ The EPA used Chevron to impose strict environmental regulations, broadly interpreting the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. Industries often found these rules costly and stifling.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Net Neutrality Rules
5/ The FCC interpreted its authority to regulate internet service providers under Title II of the Communications Act. This move sparked major debates about internet freedom and control.
5/ The FCC interpreted its authority to regulate internet service providers under Title II of the Communications Act. This move sparked major debates about internet freedom and control.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Drug Approvals
6/ The FDA used its regulatory power to either fast-track or slow down drug approvals. Sometimes, life-saving drugs faced delays, frustrating patients and healthcare providers.
6/ The FDA used its regulatory power to either fast-track or slow down drug approvals. Sometimes, life-saving drugs faced delays, frustrating patients and healthcare providers.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Tax Regulations
7/ The IRS interpreted tax laws to enforce extra taxes or penalties on specific transactions or entities. This made tax planning more complex and unpredictable.
7/ The IRS interpreted tax laws to enforce extra taxes or penalties on specific transactions or entities. This made tax planning more complex and unpredictable.
Department of Labor (DOL) Overtime Rules
8/ The DOL expanded the Fair Labor Standards Act, making more workers eligible for overtime pay. Employers had to navigate new rules, often leading to increased labor costs.
8/ The DOL expanded the Fair Labor Standards Act, making more workers eligible for overtime pay. Employers had to navigate new rules, often leading to increased labor costs.
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Investor Protections
9/ The SEC rolled out new disclosure requirements and protections for investors, interpreting the Securities Exchange Act. While intended to protect, these rules sometimes burdened businesses with compliance costs.
9/ The SEC rolled out new disclosure requirements and protections for investors, interpreting the Securities Exchange Act. While intended to protect, these rules sometimes burdened businesses with compliance costs.
Department of Education (DOE) Title IX Rules
10/ The DOE imposed new rules on handling sexual harassment and assault cases in schools under Title IX. These rules often sparked debates about fairness and due process.
10/ The DOE imposed new rules on handling sexual harassment and assault cases in schools under Title IX. These rules often sparked debates about fairness and due process.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Immigration Policies
11/ The DHS expanded or restricted criteria for asylum seekers and refugees based on its interpretation of immigration laws. These shifts affected countless lives and families.
11/ The DHS expanded or restricted criteria for asylum seekers and refugees based on its interpretation of immigration laws. These shifts affected countless lives and families.
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Antitrust Actions
12/ The FTC blocked mergers or acquisitions and regulated business practices deemed anti-competitive, interpreting antitrust laws. This impacted the business landscape and market competition.
12/ The FTC blocked mergers or acquisitions and regulated business practices deemed anti-competitive, interpreting antitrust laws. This impacted the business landscape and market competition.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Safety Standards
13/ OSHA enforced new workplace safety standards, interpreting the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Businesses had to adjust to these ever-evolving requirements.
13/ OSHA enforced new workplace safety standards, interpreting the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Businesses had to adjust to these ever-evolving requirements.
14/ These examples show how agencies used Chevron Deference to stretch their regulatory reach. With its end, these interpretations can now be challenged in court.
15/ Imagine a police force that arrests without needing a judge or jury. That's what Chevron Deference felt like. It was unconstitutional and harmful.
16/ The Supreme Court has finally ended Chevron Deference. This decision significantly reduces federal agencies' power, a change that, in my opinion, benefits everyone.
17/ This ruling is causing a stir among politicians and the media. The Supreme Court's decision essentially means only elected officials can establish these types of regulations. No unelected bureaucrat can wield that power anymore.
18/ And on top of that - the ruling is retroactive. Any rule not voted on or written by an elected official can now be challenged in court.
19/ This decision marks a massive shift in our legal landscape. It's a move towards more accountability and less unchecked power. LETS GO
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