Supreme Court Overturns Chevron Doctrine, Shifts Power to Courts

The recent ruling ends decades of judicial deference to administrative agencies' interpretations of ambiguous statutes.

The Chevron Doctrine, established in 1984, allowed courts to defer to agencies' reasonable interpretations of ambiguous laws.
A 6-3 Supreme Court decision now requires courts to independently interpret these statutes, without defaulting to agency expertise.
Critics argue this shift will lead to increased judicial involvement in technical regulatory matters and potential gridlock.
Supporters believe the ruling restores legislative authority and ensures agencies do not overstep their bounds.
The decision's long-term impact on federal regulations and administrative law remains uncertain.