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A heron takes flight over wetlands in the Everglades in Florida. (Brian Lasenby / Shutterstock)
Update August 14, 2025

Una Jueza Detiene la Construcción del Centro de Detención de los Everglades

Florida y la administración Trump han estado impulsando la construcción de un centro de detención para inmigrantes dentro de los Everglades en ese estado.

A heron takes flight over wetlands in the Everglades in Florida. (Brian Lasenby / Shutterstock)
Update August 14, 2025

Judge Halts Construction on Florida Everglades Detention Center

Florida and the Trump administration have been ramming through the construction of an immigration detention facility within the Florida Everglades, the largest mangrove ecosystem in the Western Hemisphere.

Corn Springs Campground is located deep in a canyon of the Chuckwalla Mountains. Situated adjacent to a stand of California fan palms, this oasis supports abundant wildlife and is an important stopping place for migratory birds. (Kyle Sullivan / BLM)
Press Release August 11, 2025

Organizations Seek to Intervene in Lawsuit to Protect Chuckwalla National Monument

Conservation, veteran, and recreation groups file for right to defend Chuckwalla National Monument designation that protects critical Southern California public lands

Grey reef sharks and colorful schools of anthias in the waters of Jarvis Island at the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument. (Kelvin Gorospe / NOAA)
feature August 11, 2025

Court Stops Trump Attack on Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument

We sued the Trump administration for trying to illegally open one of the world’s most pristine tropical marine environments to commercial fishing — and we won.

Grey reef sharks and colorful schools of anthias in the waters of Jarvis Island, Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument. (Kelvin Gorospe / NOAA)
Press Release: Victory August 9, 2025

Hawai‘i Federal Court Nullifies Fisheries Service Letter Allowing Destructive Fishing in Pacific National Monument

Court strikes down free pass to commercial fishers in protected areas granted following Trump proclamation in April

document August 8, 2025

PIHMNM Ruling Vacating NMFS Letter

Court ruling that commercial fishing cannot legally continue in the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument (PIHMNM). Plaintiffs’ motion for summary judgment on its fifth and sixth claims for relief, ECF No. 13, is granted, and the National Marine Fisheries Service’s (NMFS) April 25, 2025, letter is hereby vacated.

Offshore oil and gas platforms are a common site in the Gulf of Mexico, including this one off the Louisiana coast. (Brad Zweerink / Earthjustice)
video August 8, 2025

The ultra deepwater drilling project Kaskida has the potential to spill up to 4.5 million barrels of oil.

BP’s Deepwater Horizon oil spill was the most destructive in U.S. history. Now, the company wants to go into deeper and riskier waters in the Gulf.

Press Release August 7, 2025

Jueza Emite Restricción Temporal Que Ordena Detener Construcción de Centro de Detención de Everglades

La pausa durará 14 días mientras continúa una audiencia judicial sobre la moción de grupos conservacionistas para una orden judicial preliminar.

Press Release August 7, 2025

Judge Hits I.C.E Everglades Detention Center with Temporary Restraining Order

The pause will last 14 days while court hearing continues on conservation groups’ motion for a preliminary injunction.

Downtown Seattle skyline. (Candice Cusack / Getty Images)
Press Release: Victory August 7, 2025

Washington Board Orders Wastewater Treatment Plant to Implement Stronger Pollution Controls

The Puget Soundkeeper victory is critical first step to address long-standing pollution from municipal wastewater that degrade water quality in Puget Sound

(Kaikea Nakachi)
Press Release July 29, 2025

U.S. Senate committee to vote Wednesday on bill to try to stop sharks from eating fish

Lawmakers claim sharks are “stealing” anglers’ catch

Press Release July 22, 2025

New Congressional proposal would end protections for America’s marine species

Dolphins, whales, sea otters, seals, manatees among species affected

document July 21, 2025

Letter from groups opposing Marine Mammal Protection Act revision

Letter from groups opposing Marine Mammal Protection Act revision.

document July 18, 2025

Species impact spotlight, Marine Mammal Protection Act proposed revision

Species around the U.S. which would be impacted by the proposed revisions to the Marine Mammal Protection Act

The Arctic Refuge. (Getty Images)
From the Experts July 18, 2025

Confronting the Trump administration’s attack on the Arctic

Earthjustice is defending against multi-pronged attacks, all aimed at maximum drilling.

document July 17, 2025

Marine Mammal Protection Act Revision Proposal, Fact Sheet

Fact sheet on the impacts of the proposed drastic changes to the Marine Mammal Protection Act.

Grand Teton National Park’s famous bear, Grizzly 399, along with one of her cubs, in the fields near Pilgrim Creek, Wyoming. Grizzly 399 was struck by a car and killed in 2024. (Troy Harrison / Getty Images)
Press Release July 15, 2025

House Committee Votes on Bill to Sidestep Fish and Wildlife Service and Delist Grizzly Bears

Rep. Hageman’s H.R. 281 requires DOI to reissue 2017 delisting rule and bars judicial review

document July 14, 2025

Opposition Letter H.R. 281

Groups oppose H.R. 281, the “Grizzly Bear State Management Act,” which requires the Secretary of the Interior to reissue a 2017 rule delisting the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) population of grizzly
bears and bars judicial review of the reissued rule.