October 17, 2025

Relentless/Loper Bright in the Lower Courts: Flare-Ups After Chevron’s Fall

Following the Supreme Court's landmark decision in Loper Bright/Relentless, the battle over agency deference has moved to the lower courts. This essay examines two recent "flare-ups" where federal judges are pushing back against attempts to ignore the fall of Chevron.
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