January 14, 2026
USA v. California et al
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2:26-at-00079
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Reflects complaints, answers, motions, orders and trial notes entered from Jan. 1, 2011.
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January 14, 2026
Feds Sue Calif. Over Ban On Drilling Near Schools, Homes
The U.S. government sued California on Wednesday over its law banning fossil fuel development activities within 3,200 feet of homes, schools and other sensitive areas, saying the state law is preempted by federal law since it infringes on the U.S. government's authority to manage federal lands and mineral resources.
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