Chevron Questions Answered: What’s Next After High Court Ruling

The Supreme Court on Friday eliminated a 40-year-old precedent known as Chevron deference, a doctrine that empowered federal regulators to interpret unclear laws. Reporters Robert Iafolla and Courtney Rozen offer insight into what comes next for the administration, the courts, regulated industry, and their lawyers.

During an Ask-Me-Anything (AMA) conversation on Reddit, Iafolla and Rozen talk about how the decision fundamentally will reshape the power of future presidents to regulate the environment, the financial sector, and the workplace. For President Joe Biden, the decision will affect his plans to pardon student debt, crack down on so-called “junk fees,” and curb ...