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. Last year, President Trump signed legislation to get rid of policies mandating electric vehicles. However, California is refusing to reverse their illegal regulations. The Hill provided more background: California’s Air Resources Board adopted its Advanced Clean Cars II regulations in 2022, which build on earlier laws limiting vehicle emissions and seek to eliminate new gasoline-powered cars in the state by 2035. Normally, states are prohibited from adopting fuel economy regulations under the 1975 Energy Policy and Conservation Act, with the right to establish such rules limited to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. However, California received several waivers to implement and enforce its clean car rules from the Environmental Protection Agency under the Biden administration. Last year, President Trump signed a law overturning ACC II, which his administration has referred to as an “illegal electric vehicle mandate.” The federal government’s new lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court of California, looks to ensure all of the state’s zero-emission vehicle mandates are declared unlawful. Sue them into oblivion, Mr. President! It’s great to have an administration that stands up for the people against crazy, left-wing policies like California’s electric vehicle mandate. California thinks it’s above the Constitution. Trump just reminded them who’s boss. — Galaxy (@Galaxy_Keyboard) March 13, 2026 Your thoughts?