California (et al.) Contra Alles
California et al. just sued the auto industry because, according to the complaint, the automakers harmed California. As AG Lockyer’s press release implies, this action is merely a tactical maneuver in a larger battle between California and the nation regarding emission standards preferences.
That debate centers on federal preemption questions. The Federalism Project’s Federal Preemption event answered many of those questions and raised many more.