Understanding the End of Chevron Deference
In June 2024, the United States Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in Loper Bright v. Raimondo, overturning the long-standing legal doctrine known as Chevron Deference. For four decades, this principle shaped how federal agencies interpreted and enforced laws passed by Congress. With its removal, the balance of power between the executive and judicial branches has shifted in a significant way.
While the topic may seem highly technical, the implications are wide-ranging. The end of Chevron Deference affects how rules related to clean water, drug safety, workplace protections, and consumer rights are created and upheld. Agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency and the Food and Drug Administration may now face greater legal challenges when interpreting statutes, and judges will have more authority to decide how laws should be applied.
This series aims to explain what Chevron Deference was, why the Court chose to strike it down, and what this change means for the public. Through accessible language and carefully sourced information, the following materials are designed to help readers understand the broader legal, political, and societal impacts of this historic ruling.
Cited Sources:
SCOTUSblog
Deep legal analysis and plain-language breakdowns of Supreme Court decisions.
https://www.scotusblog.com
Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports
Nonpartisan government research on legal and policy issues.
https://crsreports.congress.gov
(Search: “Chevron Deference” or “Loper Bright”)
The Regulatory Review (University of Pennsylvania Law School)
Academic but accessible analysis focused on regulatory and administrative law.
https://www.theregreview.org
Lawfare Blog (Brookings Institution)
Trusted source for constitutional, administrative, and national security law analysis.
https://www.lawfareblog.com
Oyez (Cornell’s Legal Information Institute)
Case summaries and oral argument audio from the Supreme Court.
https://www.oyez.org/cases/2023/22-451
Yale Journal on Regulation
Scholarly articles and analysis of administrative and regulatory law.
https://www.yalejreg.com
NPR – Legal Affairs
Fact-checked, accessible legal reporting for the general public.
https://www.npr.org/sections/law
Reuters
Reliable, unbiased news coverage of Supreme Court decisions and legal trends.
https://www.reuters.com
