The claim
“Trump DOJ sues Minnesota over state's efforts to regulate greenhouse gas emissions The U.S.”
Our verdict
True
The claim that the Trump DOJ sued Minnesota over its efforts to regulate greenhouse gas emissions is directly supported by a Justice Department press release and a CBS News article, both of which describe the lawsuit filed on Monday.
What we found
The claim that the Trump DOJ sued Minnesota over its efforts to regulate greenhouse gas emissions is directly supported by a Justice Department press release and a CBS News article, both of which describe the lawsuit filed on Monday.
The evidence
2 sources, all background: none settles the claim either way.
- Background
DOJ filed a complaint against Minnesota over its attempt to regulate global greenhouse gas emissions, asserting exclusive federal authority.
justice.gov· Justice Department Press Release - Background
In late February 2025 the EPA repealed its 2009 Endangerment Finding; shortly after, Minnesota AG Keith Ellison announced the state was joining a multi‑state lawsuit against the federal repeal.
cbsnews.com· Background on EPA repeal and state lawsuit
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