Topic: Administrative Procedure Act

The Supreme Court is poised to reconsider "Chevron deference," a 40-year-old precedent that allows federal agencies to interpret ambiguous laws. Justice Neil Gorsuch is highlighted for his skepticism of the doctrine, arguing it conflicts with the Administrative Procedure Act. The hosts explain that overturning Chevron would shift power from unelected bureaucrats in the "administrative state" back to the legislative branch, potentially impacting regulations on everything from electric cars to drug approvals.

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Corner Post v. Board of Governors, a case involving the statute of limitations for challenging federal regulations. A truck stop argued that new businesses should be allowed to challenge decades-old regulations if they were not in existence during the initial six-year window. Justices Kagan and Jackson expressed concern that such a "loophole" would lead to an unmanageable increase in legal challenges to settled rules.