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California can’t block Trump restart of Santa Barbara County oil pipeline

A federal judge found President Trump did not exceed his authority by ordering the restart of a Santa Barbara County oil pipeline, barring California officials from using state environmental laws to force a shutdown.

Published Aug 25, 2026, 11:54 PM EDT | WFMZZ

A federal judge ruled President Donald Trump did not exceed his authority when he ordered the restart of an oil pipeline in Santa Barbara County. The decision prevents California Democratic officials from using state environmental laws and regulations to compel the pipeline to shut down again.

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