Christensen v. Harris County
Citation
529 U.S. 576 (2000)
Facts
Stub — to be completed.
Issue
Stub — to be completed.
Holding
Stub — to be completed.
Rule
An agency’s interpretation of a statute contained in an opinion letter (not a formal rule or adjudication) is entitled to Skidmore deference — respect proportional to its power to persuade — not Chevron deference.
Significance
Clarified that Chevron deference applies only to formal agency interpretations with the force of law; less formal guidance gets only Skidmore respect.