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Chevron Deference

Administrative Law → Statutory Interpretation → Chevron Overruled

Loper Bright overruled Chevron, restoring independent judicial judgment in statutory interpretation.

Leading & Recent Cases (1)

Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo

ControllingJudicial Opinion

603 U.S. 369 (2024)

Supreme Court of the United States · Jun 28, 2024 · U.S. Supreme Court

Loper Bright overruled Chevron v. NRDC, ending the practice of deferring to agency interpretations of ambiguous statutes. Courts must now exercise independent judgment in determining statutory meaning, though may still seek agency guidance for context.

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Suggested Research Questions

  • What is the controlling standard for chevron deference?
  • How do jurisdictions differ on chevron deference?
  • What is the current status of the law on chevron deference?