P. Kevin Castel

Rule Changes

Issued permanent injunction against the Climate Change Superfund Act on September 23, 2026

Two federal judges have ruled that New York's Climate Change Superfund Act is preempted by federal law. Judge Brenda Sannes blocked the $75 billion program on August 31, and Judge P. Kevin Castel issued a permanent injunction on September 23. The Northern District entered final judgment the next day.

Updated Oct 21