Sherrill Statement on the Supreme Court’s Decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn the Chevron doctrine: 

“For four decades, Chevron has safeguarded the rights of the American people, allowing federal agencies to set scientifically-backed standards to protect the quality of the food we eat, the air we breathe, and the water we drink. Today though, the Supreme Court chose to disregard the health and safety of the Americans in favor of massive corporate profits. Donald Trump’s MAGA majority shredded Chevron and 40 years of precedent, delivering a gift to special interest groups and big corporations. 

“I agree with Justice Kagan: “...[T]oday’s majority has lost sight of its proper role.” 

“The Court’s decision is a corrupt power-grab that stacks the deck in favor of far-right challenges to agency regulations. Without a doubt, Trump’s cronies at the Heritage Foundation and other dark money special interest organizations will ramp up their judge shopping efforts to attack climate change regulations, strong labor protections, and guardrails against discrimination. We’ve already seen it across the 5th Circuit: shadowy interest groups have filed lawsuit after lawsuit where they are guaranteed to get a Trump-appointed judge who they know will rule in their favor, challenging everything from the approval of mifepristone to gun safety regulations and consumer protection rules. 

“Make no mistake, today’s decision rips authority from the American people and hands it over to extreme judges with partisan policy priorities. Congress must act — we must restore Chevron and pass my End Judge Shopping Act.”

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