On June 28, 2024, the Supreme Court struck down the Chevron doctrine in a 6-3 decision, fundamentally altering the landscape of administrative law in the United States[1][3].
The Chevron doctrine, established in 1984, had allowed federal courts to defer to federal agencies' interpretations of ambiguous laws as long as those interpretations were reasonable[1]. This principle had been a key aspect of administrative law for nearly four decades, enabling agencies to use their expertise to fill gaps and create necessary rules when Congress passed laws[1].
The Court's decision came in two related cases: Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Relentless Inc. v. Department of Commerce[1]. Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for the majority, stated that "Chevron defies the command" of the Administrative Procedure Act and that "agencies have no special competence in resolving statutory ambiguities. Courts do."[1]
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