Core Viewpoint - California has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Energy regarding the restart of the Sable Offshore pipeline, which connects the Santa Ynez offshore platform to California refineries [1][2]. Group 1: Legal Actions - California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Energy on March 23, 2026 [1]. - The lawsuit challenges the decision made by U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to restart the pipeline [1]. Group 2: Government Actions - The restart of the Sable Offshore pipeline was executed under an executive order from former President Donald Trump, utilizing the Cold War-era Defense Production Act to override state laws [2].