10th Circ. Revives Air Force Chemical Cleanup Mandate Case

By Elaine Briseño · June 18, 2026, 6:12 PM EDT

The Tenth Circuit has revived a case alleging New Mexico exceeded its authority by requiring cleanup of so-called forever chemicals at a U.S. Air Force base in the state, finding the...

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Case Information

Case Title

United States v. New Mexico Environment Department, et al

Case Number

22-2132

Court

Appellate - 10th Circuit

Nature of Suit

1893 Environmental Matters

Date Filed

October 31, 2022