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In essence, the groups file lawsuits against federal agencies, the courts order “consent decrees,” and the agencies settle the suits in closed-door meetings. According to one published report, the settlements are “pre-arranged” by the agencies and the environmental groups. After the settlements are finalized — without a public comment period — the agencies can move forward with the actions coveted by the environmental group and the uber-green Obama administration.
Then the EPA lawyers write these laws while working with the environmental groups with the goal of being sued. The EPA wants to be sued, because then a federal judge will tell the EPA "you must regulate Y in this harsh way" in the courts decision.