Federal Judge Upholds New York Congestion Toll, Exposing Washington’s Overreach
A federal judge has struck down the Biden administration’s Department of Transportation attempt to rescind approval of New York’s congestion toll, highlighting a dangerous pattern of executive overreach that threatens state sovereignty and hardworking Americans.
In a definitive rebuke to federal bureaucratic overreach, U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman has upheld New York State’s right to impose its groundbreaking $9 congestion toll for vehicles entering Manhattan, rejecting the Trump administration’s attempt—carried forward in part by the Biden administration—to dismantle the program. This ruling isn’t just about one city or one fee; it underscores a pivotal battle between states’ sovereignty and an encroaching, politically motivated federal government undermining local control. Judge Liman found that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) lacked authority to unilaterally revoke approval for the congestion pricing scheme despite political pressure and threats aimed...
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