Supreme Court to Hear Case That Could Overturn 40-Year Precedent, Sparking Debate Over Federal Agencies’ Role

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a case that could potentially overturn a nearly 40-year-old precedent, a move that has been welcomed by conservative groups and business interests.

The case, which involves a dispute between the Biden administration and commercial fishing companies, will determine whether to overturn the 1984 ruling of Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council. This ruling stated that courts should defer to federal agencies in their interpretations of the law when the language of the statute is ambiguous.

The case has been seen as part of a larger effort by conservative groups and business interests to challenge the federal bureaucracy, which has been dubbed “the war on the administrative state.” This effort has been met with both support and criticism from various groups.

The Supreme Court’s decision to take up the case has been seen as a potential turning point in the debate over the role of federal agencies. If the court overturns the precedent, it could have far-reaching implications for how federal agencies interpret and enforce laws.

The case is expected to be heard in the fall, and a decision is expected by the end of the court’s term in June 2022. Until then, the outcome of the case remains uncertain, and the implications of the court’s decision will be closely watched by both supporters and opponents of the “war on the administrative state.”