Dean John Eastman was quoted in the San Diego Union Tribune in an article entitled “State files lawsuit over EPA’s decision on auto emissions.” (Read article…). Dean Eastman was quotes in this piece as follows:

John Eastman, dean of the Chapman University School of Law, said the case is of such “monumental importance” that it likely will reach the U.S. Supreme Court.

He said the legal challenge could turn on how the courts interpret EPA’s waiver authority: Is it discretionary or is EPA required to issue permission if California meets all of the conditions?

EPA has a strong case in that the federal government regulates commerce so there is precedent for national standards, Eastman said.