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The Supreme Court undermines the Clean Water Act by reinstating Trump-era water rule

On this edition of Your Call, we're discussing the Supreme Court's decision to reinstate a Trump-era rule that curtailed the power of states and Native American tribes in enforcing the Clean Water Act. According to the EPA, the Clean Water Act establishes the basic structure for regulating pollutants into US waters and quality standards for surface waters.

Guest:

Adam Carlesco, staff attorney at Food & Water Watch

Web Resources:

Slate: The Supreme Court’s Attack on the Clean Water Act Was Too Extreme for John Roberts

Reuters: Supreme Court uses 'shadow docket' to revive Trump EPA clean water rule

Rose Aguilar has been the host of Your Call since 2006. She became a regular media roundtable guest in 2001. In 2019, the San Francisco Press Club named Your Call the best public affairs program. In 2017, The Nation named it the most valuable local radio show.