The Overturning of Chevron Deference: Impacts on Environmental Health Decision Making

The June 28, 2024, Supreme Court decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo overturning Chevron deference marks a pivotal shift that could reshape environmental regulation as we know it. The longstanding Chevron decision established the principle that federal courts must defer to an agency’s reasonable interpretation of any statute deemed to be ambiguous. With the authority of judges now expanding into the realm of policymaking, there are far-reaching implications, several of which are not fully understood.

In this webinar, legal experts will discuss the implications of the overturning of Chevron deference and its profound impact on science, public health, and decision-making. The webinar will conclude with a Q&A, giving you the chance to engage with our speakers and learn more about how to get involved in efforts to promote science that strengthens and safeguards public health. This webinar is hosted in collaboration with the Collaborative for Health & Environment (CHE), Earthjustice, and UCSF’s EaRTH Center.