Three AGs Filed Lawsuit Challenging “2-for-1” Executive Order

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, and Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum filed a lawsuit challenging the administration’s “Two-for-One” Executive Order requiring federal agencies to repeal two existing regulations for every new regulation promulgated. In their complaint, the attorneys general asked the court to find the order unconstitutional, noting that it violates the Constitution’s separation of powers doctrine by requiring agencies to repeal two congressionally-authorized rules for every new congressionally-authorized rule that agencies issue — regardless of the agencies’ independent statutory obligations to implement Congressional directives.

• Documents: ComplaintCA Press Release
• Document Type: Complaints Press Releases/Statements
• States: California Minnesota Oregon
• Agencies: Executive Office of the President
• Issues: Cross-Cutting & Administrative
• Era: Trump Administration
• Outcome: Loss
• Explanation of Outcome:The court denied California’s motion for summary judgment and dismissed the case for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction.
• Action Type: Litigation