Alabama AG leads 19-state coalition against five states' 'radical' energy policies

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is leading a 19-state coalition against five state's energy policies, Marshall's office announced Thursday. The attorneys general are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to declare the litigation unconstitutional.

The five states, California, Connecticut, Minnesota, New Jersey and Rhode Island, all have energy polices involving alternative and renewable forms of energy, and the reduction of carbon emissions in the country. Marshall said the policies are "truly radical," and warning that nationalization of those laws could lead to rural Alabama gas stations owing money "simply for selling a gallon of gas."

"The customer might even be liable too," Marshall said. "These states are welcome to enforce their preferred policies within their jurisdiction, but they do not have authority to dictate our national energy policy."

"If the Supreme Court lets them continue, California and its allies will imperil access to affordable energy for every American. That would threaten our national security and harm millions of Americans already struggling to pay for gas and groceries."

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The coalition's filing includes a motion, complaint and brief claiming that coal, oil and natural gas are essential to the prosperity of every American. "To protect Alabama citizens and our constitutional order, we had no choice but to sue," Marshall said.

The Supreme Court will decide whether to hear the coalition's lawsuit against the five states.

Victor Hagan is the Alabama Election Reporting Fellow for the USA TODAY Network. He can be reached at vhagan@gannett.com or on X @TheVictorHagan. To support his work, subscribe to the Advertiser.

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