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Justice Department tries to spin a Michigan climate ruling as a win after courts shut it down

The department put out a celebratory readout after a Michigan federal court decision in the BP climate case, but the underlying litigation has become a reminder that the government is willing to wield federal power aggressively in state climate fights.

Why it matters: Climate preemption

First recorded Sep 27, 2026·Meaningfully updated 4 hrs ago

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