US Supreme Court hears arguments over where environmental challenges should be heard

The U.S. Supreme Court is weighing a case that could reshape how states challenge federal environmental regulations. At the heart of the dispute is whether lawsuits over EPA decisions should be heard in the D.C. Circuit — known for handling national issues — or in regional courts where states can argue that local factors matter. Justices raised concerns about the potential for conflicting rulings across circuits, underscoring the stakes for how environmental rules are reviewed and enforced nationwide. Alex Brown writing for Stateline has the full story.