MAINE MORNING STAR • July 5, 2024
The Supreme Court’s ruling ending the “Chevron deference” will directly impact Maine. With federal agencies’ power to implement and interpret laws diminished and open to challenges, it makes Maine’s reliance on federal partners risky, which ultimately could result in lack of services for Mainers. For example, the uncertainty about the EPA’s authority could directly affect Maine’s ability to enforce the federal Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. Since judges are not elected, the Supreme Court ruling also indirectly takes away some public voice in policy decisions.