JUST IN: President Trump SUES California Over Zero-Emission Vehicle Mandates

President Trump’s administration has filed a lawsuit against California over its zero-emission vehicle mandates that aim to phase out the use of gasoline cars within the next decade.

The Trump administration claims that California’s policies are illegal because federal law is supreme.

This clip from Fox News explained further:

NEW: The Trump administration has SUED California, asserting that the state's zero-emission vehicle mandates and tailpipe greenhouse gas emission standards are ILLEGAL and preempted by federal law.

This action targets California's Advanced Clean Cars II program, which aims to… pic.twitter.com/od5iZU6feR

— RedWave Press (@RedWavePress) March 12, 2026

NEW: The Trump administration has SUED California, asserting that the state’s zero-emission vehicle mandates and tailpipe greenhouse gas emission standards are ILLEGAL and preempted by federal law.

This action targets California’s Advanced Clean Cars II program, which aims to phase out the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035.