Trump Administration Blocks Minnesota Lawsuit Against Oil Companies Citing Federal Authority

Story Summary
On May 6, 2026, the Trump administration's Department of Justice filed a motion in federal court to stop a Minnesota lawsuit alleging oil companies committed consumer fraud regarding climate change. Justice Department attorneys argue the federal government holds exclusive authority over greenhouse gas regulation, preventing states from imposing conflicting policies. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison condemned the move as meritless, while the involved oil companies previously dismissed the original 2020 claims as baseless.


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