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The sun rises over Matagorda Bay in Texas. (ImageTek / CC BY 2.0)
Press Release: Victory August 13, 2026

Court Blocks Oil Export Project in the Gulf of Mexico

A federal appeals court rejected federal approval for the Texas GulfLink project; the same project secured $2 billion in funding through Trump’s trade deal with Japan
In the News: KOSU August 13, 2026

Federal judge vacates illegal federal approvals for fracking on Pawnee trust land in Oklahoma

Michael Freeman, Attorney, Rocky Mountain Office: “The federal government made a lot of mistakes in approving these wells. But it’s really good to see the court upholding the law and requiring the Interior Department to actually involve the Pawnee Nation and other tribal tribal members when it approves oil and…
document August 12, 2026

Press Statement on GulfLink Fifth Circuit Decision

Press Statement from Better Brazoria re: Fifth circuit vacating federal approval of Texas GulfLink deepwater port.
Winter at the Roan Plateau in Colorado. (Photo courtesy of SkyTruth)
Press Release August 12, 2026

BLM Moves Forward With Proposed Oil and Gas Leasing on the Iconic Roan Plateau in Western Colorado

Release of Environmental Assessment begins 30-day public comment period
In the News: Politico August 12, 2026

California’s first carbon vault opens. Who’s responsible if something goes wrong?

Michelle Ghafar, Attorney, California Regional Office: “If something does go wrong, there are a lot of really important questions about who would actually address those concerns and impacts. And we have a history of oil companies not taking responsibility for cleaning up their messes.”
The "Pipe Out Paddle Up" floatilla against the Line 5 pipeline in Mackinaw City, Mich., on Sept. 3, 2022. (David Ruck for Earthjustice)
Press Release August 12, 2026

Tribes Slam U.S. Army Corps for Approving Line 5 Tunnel

Enbridge still needs a new permit from the Michigan Public Service Commission
Press Release August 12, 2026

Trump Administration Holds Latest Giveaway of Gulf Waters to Oil Industry, First Since “God Squad” Decision

Gulf and environmental groups respond to oil auction that threatens region
In the News: WXPR August 6, 2026

Michigan Line 5 ruling renews fight over Great Lakes protections

Adam Ratchenski, Attorney, Midwest Office: “This is not a case where an agency looked at 95% of the issues and the court said, ‘Just go back and do the other 5%.’ The court rejected the commission’s framework of analysis and sent this back to the drawing board. It didn’t say…
In the News: Wisconsin Public Radio August 5, 2026

Federal appeals court finds Enbridge trespassing on tribal lands, must remove Line 5

Stefanie Tsosie, Attorney, Tribal Partnerships Program: “Each day, Enbridge operates Line 5 in illegal trespass and makes more than a million dollars in profit. We are hopeful that Enbridge will face meaningful consequences.”
In the News: Montana Free Press August 4, 2026

Proposed tar sands pipeline in eastern Montana hits stumbling block

Lars Phillips, Attorney, Northern Rockies Office: “It is unfortunate that it took two Montanans standing up to big oil to force DEQ to require Bridger to comply with Montana law.”
Protestors stand on shore after the Pipe Out Paddle Up Flotilla Against the Line 5 pipeline in Mackinaw City, Michigan, in 2022. Protestors paddled out in the water in canoes and kayaks holding signs to protest the pipeline. (Sarah Rice for Earthjustice)
Article August 3, 2026

The Line 5 Oil Pipeline is Threatening the Great Lakes — But We Just Got a Big Win Against It

The pipeline has already leaked over 1 million gallons of oil to date and threatens the Great Lakes. A court just dealt a stunning blow to one company’s dangerous plans…
In the News: Native News Online July 31, 2026

Michigan Supreme Court Overturns Line 5 Tunnel Permit, Delivering Major Victory for Tribal Nations

Adam Ratchenski, Attorney, Midwest Office: “This ruling is an inspiring victory for Tribes, environmental advocates, and everyday people who’ve joined hands in the fight to stop the dangerous Line 5 tunnel project. The Court’s decision upholds the bedrock principles of Michigan environmental law.”
Whitney Gravelle, the President of the Bay Mills Indian Community, in St. Ignace, Michigan, at the 2025 "Pipe Out Paddle Up Family Picnic" to shut down the Line 5 pipeline. (Sarah Rice for Earthjustice)
Press Release: Victory July 31, 2026

Tribes Celebrate as Michigan Supreme Court Nixes Line 5 Permit

Enbridge must re-do its application to build an oil tunnel below the Straits of Mackinac
Press Release July 29, 2026

Montana Backtracks on Illegal Waiver for Bridger Pipeline Construction

Bridger Pipeline must include additional information in tar-sands pipeline application after challenge by Montana residents
(Scott Womack for Earthjustice)
Press Release July 28, 2026

Lawsuit Challenges Trump Administration’s Latest Attempt to Drain Mojave Desert

California’s Cadiz Pipeline would deplete groundwater, harm desert wildlife
document July 28, 2026

Cadiz Pipeline BLM Lawsuit

This case challenges a renewed decision by defendants U.S. Bureau of Land Management to issue a right-of-way to convey water through a mothballed oil and gas pipeline that crosses Mojave…
document July 22, 2026

DEQ Letter – Bridger Waiver Revocation

Letter from Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) clarifying that Bridger’s Major Facility Siting Act (MFSA) application will not be deemed complete until DEQ has received and reviewed all required…
Whitney Gravelle, the President of the Bay Mills Indian Community, in St. Ignace, Michigan, at the 2025 "Pipe Out Paddle Up Family Picnic" to shut down the Line 5 pipeline. (Sarah Rice for Earthjustice)
Press Release July 15, 2026

Tribes React as Michigan Approves Line 5 Tunnel Permits

State regulators authorize Enbridge to build an oil tunnel below the Straits of Mackinac