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Caribou make their way across the Teshekpuk Lake area of northern Alaska. (Kiliii Yuyan for Earthjustice)
Press Release June 18, 2025

Earthjustice Statement on Trump Administration Plan to Open Most of the Western Arctic to Oil and Gas Drilling

The public has just two weeks to comment on an illegal drilling plan that would destroy ecologically sensitive areas and deepen the climate crisis

A 300-foot crane slowly lifts a wind turbine rotor onto a tower north of Abilene, Texas. (Robert Nickelsberg / Getty Images)
Press Release May 15, 2025

Groups File Brief in Support of Lawsuit Against Ban on Wind Power

Wind power benefits public health, communities, economic development, and the climate

Clockwise from top left: Laura Beth Resnick of Butterbee Farm. (Alyssa Schukar for Earthjustice) Controlled burn during BP Deepwater Horizon disaster in 2010. (Petty Officer First Class John Masson / U.S. Coast Guard) Subway train on the 7 line in Queens, New York City. (Marco Bottigelli / Getty Images) An oil-coated feather on a Florida beach in 2010, following the BP Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill. (Tech. Sgt. Emily F. Alley / U.S. Air Force)
feature June 12, 2025

Our Lawsuits Against the Trump Administration

We will defend the progress we have made and keep moving forward.

Press Release June 18, 2025

Ten Groups Push Back Against Trump’s Illegal Campbell Plant Extension

Public interest groups challenge the Department of Energy’s sham order

document May 15, 2025

Amicus Brief in Support of Lawsuit Against Ban on Wind Power

Earthjustice and partners filed a legal brief in support of an effort by states and industry to overturn the Trump administration’s government-wide ban on new wind energy projects.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images)
feature April 29, 2025

Where the Trump Administration is Going and Where We Stand

Tracking how Earthjustice is holding the Trump administration and Congress accountable — while making progress in states, in public utility commissions, and overseas.

A 300-foot crane slowly lifts a wind turbine rotor onto a tower north of Abilene, Texas. (Robert Nickelsberg / Getty Images)
Update May 15, 2025

We’re Joining the Legal Fight to Defend Clean and Critical Wind Energy From Trump

Wind power is a clean and affordable energy source for the nation — but the Trump administration has halted most wind development.

feature January 28, 2025

The Federal Hydrogen Hub Program

Overview of the federal Hydrogen Hub Program, including descriptions of the seven Hubs selected by the Dept. of Energy to negotiate for funding

Press Release June 5, 2025

USDA Grantees Sue Trump Administration to Stop Illegal Grant Terminations

Wide range of nonprofits take action against U.S. Department of Agriculture for illegal withholding of important funding, seek order to reverse grant terminations

document June 29, 2023

Appellants’ Reply Brief- MS Permit Board

Reply brief on Gulfport Port expansion case.

document February 12, 2025

Brief in Motion to Intervene to Defend Southern California’s Landmark Rule to Advance Zero-Emissions Water Heaters & Boilers

People’s Collective for Environmental Justice, Sierra Club, and Industrious Labs move to intervene as defendants in Rinnai America Corp., et al., v. South Coast Air Quality Management District

document February 12, 2025

Opening Brief of Monterey Fumigant Challenge

This case challenges the Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner’s decision to issue six permits in 2023 that authorized 12 applications of 1,3-D and chloropicrin in a single growing season within one mile of three local schools — Ohlone Elementary, Pajaro Middle, and Hall District Elementary.

More than 100,000 Native American archaeological and cultural sites, some dating to 12,000 B.C., are protected in Bears Ears National Monument. (Steven St. John for Earthjustice)
feature April 24, 2025

What You Should Know About the Antiquities Act and National Monuments

For over a hundred years, the Antiquities Act of 1906 has protected America’s natural and historic wonders from mining, drilling, looting, and industrial development.

In the News: Finger Lakes Daily News January 10, 2025

Earthjustice Files Brief Opposing Greenidge’s Emergency Request

Mandy DeRoche, Deputy Managing Attorney, Clean Energy Program, Earthjustice: “Greenidge’s request for a stay is meritless on its face. It’s ridiculous that Greenidge claims it can’t afford basic legal expenses in a proceeding that the publicly-traded company itself commenced.”

The U.S. Supreme Court. (Phil Roeder / CC BY 2.0)
Press Release October 28, 2024

States, Members of Congress, Former Agency & CEQ Officials, Legal Experts, Local Communities File Amicus Briefs in Defense of NEPA in Supreme Court Oil Train Case

Amici from broad and varied interests will help Supreme Court understand the legal and practical consequences of undoing lower court ruling

document May 28, 2025

Motion to Intervene to Defend the Tongass Against Alaska Forest Association Legal Challenge

A coalition of conservation groups, Alaska tribes, a commercial fishing advocacy group and an ecotourism operator request to intervene in a timber industry legal challenge that seeks to revive industrial old-growth logging in the Tongass National Forest.

document January 2, 2025

NYS Court of Appeals: LL97 Brief

NYC Local Law 97: Plaintiffs-Respondents urge the Court to find that the New York State Legislature, in passing legislation to address the urgent threat of climate change, simultaneously sought to block all complementary local measures aimed at
furthering the State’s goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Charging an electric car at home before a family trip in Washington state. (Thomas Barwick / Getty Images)
Press Release May 22, 2025

Nonprofits Sue Trump Administration Over Illegal Freeze of Billions For Electric Vehicle Charging

Everyone deserves access to EV charging. That’s why a coalition is suing to restore NEVI funds slated to build charging stations every 50 miles on major corridors across all 50 states.