Advocacy Groups Sue Trump Over One In, Two Out Regulatory Policy

Government Executive: Several advocacy groups have sued the Trump administration over the president’s executive order to restrict federal agencies’ ability to issue regulations, arguing in a court filing Wednesday Trump has violated his constitutional responsibilities.

Trump’s one in, two out order violated separation of powers requirements and the “take care” clause of the Constitution by unilaterally undermining laws passed by Congress, according to Public Citizen, the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Communications Workers of America. The groups filed their suit jointly in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

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