Major Questions Doctrine

Application of the major questions doctrine to significant economic and political matters requiring clear congressional authorization.

1. National Federation of Independent Business v. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration

2. Jurisdiction: United States (January 13, 2022)
3. Original Case: National Federation of Independent Business v. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration
4. DefendantsDepartment of LaborOccupational Safety and Health AdministrationPlaintiffsNational Federation of Independent BusinessState of OhioState of TexasDefense AttorneysElizabeth B. PrelogarPlaintiff AttorneysScott A. KellerBenjamin M. FlowersJudgesJohn RobertsClarence ThomasSamuel AlitoNeil GorsuchBrett KavanaughAmy Coney BarrettStephen BreyerSonia SotomayorElena KaganInstitutionsSupreme Court of the United StatesOccupational Safety and Health Administration
5. Case Tags: COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate;OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard;Supreme Court Stay Application;Major Questions Doctrine

1. West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency

2. Jurisdiction: United States (June 30, 2022)
3. DefendantsEnvironmental Protection AgencyPlaintiffsWest VirginiaDefense AttorneysElizabeth B. PrelogarPlaintiff AttorneysPatrick MorriseyJudgesJohn RobertsElena KaganInstitutionsSupreme Court of the United StatesEnvironmental Protection AgencyWest Virginia
4. Case Tags: U.S. Supreme Court;Major Questions Doctrine;Environmental Protection Agency;Clean Air Act