Illinois and Chicago Join Multi-State Lawsuit Challenging NHTSA Fuel-Economy Rollback
Illinois and the city of Chicago have entered a coalition of 26 states, counties and cities suing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration over its new rule that reduces corporate average fuel-economy standards.
A coalition of 26 states, counties and cities has filed a lawsuit against the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, alleging that the agency’s latest rule lowering corporate average fuel-economy standards for new passenger cars and light trucks violates statutory requirements. Illinois and the city of Chicago have now joined this coalition, asserting that the rule runs counter to the law and to Congress’s mandate for NHTSA to set standards at the highest feasible level.
The plaintiffs contend that the rollback undermines environmental goals and consumer protection. The case joins a series of legal actions targeting the federal administration’s recent regulatory changes. While the lawsuit dominates the report, the article also notes the Catholic Conference of Illinois urging Governor J.B. Pritzker to opt into a new federal scholarship tax-credit program, highlights Illinois ranking fifth most expensive state to start a business, and announces a $6 million fire-equipment grant program from the Illinois State Fire Marshal for fiscal year 2027.
