Sixth Circuit blocks EPA water rule nationwide

[Chris_]

Sixth Circuit blocks EPA water rule nationwide

Several weeks ago, a federal court issued an injunction against EPA enforcement of a new rule based on the Clean Water Act, arguing that the Obama administration had exceeded its Congressional authority. The ruling only applied in the thirteen states party to the lawsuit, however, but the administration still argued that the North Dakota court did not have the jurisdiction to rule on the issue, and that only an appellate court could hear the case. Regardless, the EPA announced shortly afterward that it would continue to enforce the new rule in all other states.

Be careful what you wish for. The Sixth Circuit handed down its own injunction against the rule today, and broadened its effect to all 50 states.

The Hill calls this “a stinging defeat,” but it may be more of a “stinging delay” at this point. At the very least, the EPA’s power grab has been put on hold, and that’s a welcome breather at this stage of the Obama administration.

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Meanwhile, Obama's EPA is busy poisoning another river.

[Belle]

Incompetence & further destruction of America will be either rewarded, ignored or blamed on an innocent by this administration.  I guess the progressives aren't for the environment after all.

& not to worry about the 6th circuit court blocking the EPA water rule.

Our imperial O has his pen & phone ready.

Sorry to be so negative today.  I should be happy.  The House GOPe is bordering on self-destruction, or, @ the very least, a temporary disarray.

[docstew]

The 0ministration is just following the example of another Democrat, Andrew Jackson, and saying the court has made their decision, now let them enforce it.