Chevron Deference Explained

Chevron deference favors agency interpretations of statutes, allowing courts to uphold these interpretations unless they are unreasonable or the statute is unambiguous. This principle emerged from a case involving the EPA during the Reagan era, emphasizing the need for executive flexibility in rulemaking. However, recent shifts in the judiciary suggest a growing inclination to challenge this deference, reflecting a power struggle between conservative judges and executive agencies.