<h1>Presidential Executive Order Overreaches on Energy Projects, Undermining Environmental Protections and State Sovereignty</h1> A coalition of 15 states filed a lawsuit challenging a presidential executive order declaring a 'national energy emergency' that fast-tracks oil and gas projects. The states argue the order bypasses environmental protection laws, threatens endangered species and critical habitats, and improperly uses emergency powers. They seek to have the order declared unlawful and prevent agencies from issuing emergency permits for non-emergency projects, contending the move undermines state rights and environmental regulations.