Erin Morrow Hawley criticizes New York Times reporting on 2016 Supreme Court Clean Power Plan case
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Updated · The Wall Street Journal · Apr 26
Erin Morrow Hawley criticizes New York Times reporting on 2016 Supreme Court Clean Power Plan case
1 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · Apr 26
Hawley, head of appellate practice at Lex Politica, argues the Times misrepresented the Supreme Court's expedited decision to pause Obama’s Clean Power Plan in 2016.
She contends the Court’s stay was standard procedure to prevent irreparable harm, not a rushed final judgment, and highlights projected economic impacts including billions in compliance costs and potential job losses.
Hawley asserts that the Times overlooked the legal rationale and context behind the decision, emphasizing the importance of accurate reporting on judicial processes and the broader implications for executive power and environmental regulation.
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