FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: sydney@pelicaninstitute.org
April 17, 2026
NEW ORLEANS, LA — The Pelican Institute for Public Policy released the following statement on behalf of CEO Daniel Erspamer in response to today’s 8-0 ruling in Chevron USA vs. Plaquemines Parish:
“The strength and breadth of the high court’s unanimous decision sends a clear message: these lawsuits belong in Federal court.”
“This decisive ruling upholds the rule of law and should help to bring an end to the legal uncertainty and courtroom chaos created by these meritless lawsuits over a decade ago.”
“We hope the Fifth Circuit will move swiftly in carrying out further proceedings that are consistent with the Supreme Court’s ruling and urge state and parish leaders to abandon this misguided litigation scheme once and for all.”
Note: The Pelican Institute will be releasing a longer, in-depth piece on this decision later today. Team members are available for comment.
