California Sues Energy Department Over Revival of Sable Offshore Pipeline California Attorney General Rob Bonta is suing the U.S. Department of Energy to block the restart of the Sable Offshore pipeline, citing environmental concerns and federal overreach. The lawsuit challenges the Trump administration's use of the Defense Production Act to override state laws and revive the pipeline, which has been shut down since a 2015 oil spill. The case highlights ongoing tensions between California and the federal government over energy policy.

California is suing the Energy Department to stop the Sable pipeline's revival, challenging federal overreach and protecting state environmental laws, vital for democratic governance.

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Santa Barbara Supervisors Vote 2-2 on Pipeline Permit Transfer to Sable Offshore Credit: Santa Barbara Independent

California cannot afford another climate disaster. The Sable pipeline already damaged our coast. Now, they want to restart drilling at the same site, with NO plan in place. Even with the tie vote, there’s still work to be done. Read more: www.independent.com/2025/02/25/s...
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