California plans to sue the federal government after the Senate, led by Republicans, voted to overturn Biden-era waivers allowing the state to ban gas-powered vehicles by 2035.

Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta called the move illegal and unconstitutional, vowing to defend California’s emissions standards in court.

Democrats slammed the vote as a dangerous precedent that undermines environmental protections and regulatory stability. Republicans defended the decision, criticizing California’s EV mandate as unrealistic and harmful to consumer choice and industries like farming.