[Retric]

Interstate commerce has been redefined to mean both way less and way more than the phrase might seem to imply. States can for example introduce rules on emissions when no cars are manufactured in that state.

[cataphract]

Not really. The only reason California was able to do this is because it got waivers for the federal law preemption rule (in the Clean Air Act).

[Retric]

We’re currently in the process of revoking California’s exception. However that’s a more complicated legal issue than the feds get to do whatever they want.

[9021007]

Who is “we” in this sentence?

[Retric]

America. It’s going through the courts which means California is involved as are other interested parties.