California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit Monday challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s move to reclassify four Clean Air Act waivers that allow California to implement emissions standards beyond federal requirements.

The lawsuit, the 72nd his office has filed against the second Trump Administration, follows a June 12 announcement that reclassified four waivers granted under the Clean Air Act to California, from “orders” to “rules”, which are subject to congressional review and revocation. The lawsuit alleges that this change was illegal and a violation of the Administrative Procedure Act.

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A lifelong Bay Area resident and recent UC Berkeley graduate, Eric is inspired by journalism's ability to connect communities and hold power accountable. He plans to continue building his reporting skills before beginning graduate studies this fall.