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Jan 6, 2026 The Trump administration sued California cities over local natural-gas restrictions Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The lawsuit challenged local policymaking authority and tested the boundary between federal preemption and municipal self-government.
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- Trump administration sues California cities over natural gas restrictions — The Trump administration filed a lawsuit against the California cities of Morgan Hill and Petaluma, challenging local ordinances that restrict natural gas infrastructure and appliances in new construction.
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