Judge Supports Ports in “Clean Trucks” Case
U.S. District Judge Christina Snyder, who yesterday heard the complaint by the American Trucker's Association against the new "Clean Trucks" program at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, appears to be leaning towards the ports according to a report in today's Los Angeles Times.
After a 40-minute hearing, U.S. District Judge Christina Snyder said she would probably allow the program to move forward, despite objections from truckers.
"The balance of hardships and the public interest tip decidedly in favor of denying the injunction," she said in court.
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