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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 17, 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.

Earthjustice attorneys argued on behalf of community organizations in the archipelago that FERC had allowed New Fortress Energy, through its Puerto Rico subsidiary NFEnergía, to install and operate the pipeline without the legally required environmental and statutory review. (Matt Roth for Earthjustice)
Press Release April 1, 2025

Court of Appeals Must Undo Orders that Allowed the Unlawful Expansion of Methane Gas Infrastructure in Puerto Rico, Groups Argue

FERC unlawfully allowed methane gas company NFEnergía to expand its terminal infrastructure in the San Juan Bay without consulting local communities and without the required review

document April 2, 2025

Line 5 Tunnel Application for Leave to Appeal Before MI Supreme Court

Four Michigan Tribes and environmental groups ask the state Supreme Court to consider overturning a lower court decision that upheld the Michigan Public Service Commission’s permit for the Line 5 tunnel project.

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 March 26, 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.

Whitney Gravelle, President of the Bay Mills Indian Community. (Sarah Rice for Earthjustice)
Press Release April 3, 2025

Tribes, Greens Take Line 5 Tunnel to Michigan’s Supreme Court

Tribes and environmental orgs are asking the Court to overturn a state agency’s permit

document March 27, 2025

Final IFR Comment Letter

Over 250 groups sign comment letter in strong opposition to the Council on Environmental Quality’s (CEQ’s) Interim Final Rule (IFR) revoking all versions of CEQ’s National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) implementing regulations.

feature January 29, 2025

Tools for Communities: Federal Hydrogen Hub Community Guide

How communities can gain information about and influence over Hydrogen Hub projects, including DOE’s Community Benefits Plan requirements

(Ceci Freed / Earthjustice)
video April 2, 2025

Legal Experts Explain the Harms of EPA’s Deregulatory Agenda

A huge array of environmental protections are on the chopping block.

In the News: Tampa Bay Times March 3, 2025

Tampa Electric rate hike appealed to Florida Supreme Court

Bradley Marshall, Attorney, Florida Office: “We think the commission got it wrong and look forward to presenting our case to the Florida Supreme Court.”

In the News: Michigan Advance February 20, 2025

Appeals Court upholds MPSC permit for Line 5 tunnel project

Adam Ratchenski, Attorney, Midwest Office: “Nobody wants their water poisoned or their property values torpedoed in order to keep Canadian oil and gas flowing through the Great Lakes.”

Press Release March 12, 2025

New York Assembly Must Prioritize Affordability, Put NY HEAT Act in Final Budget As Utilities Raise Rates Every Year

Senate continues to show leadership by putting struggling families first and including NY HEAT Act in one-house – now Assembly must follow and include full bill in final budget; NY HEAT Act would save families who need it most an average of $136 every month and curb future utility rate hikes happening across NYS

document February 19, 2025

Michigan Court of Appeals Ruling on Line 5 Tunnel Permit

The Michigan Court of Appeals struck down a challenge by Tribal Nations and green groups who sought to overturn the Michigan Public Service Commission’s decision to permit Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel project beneath the Straits of Mackinac.

Adam Ratchenski, Senior Associate Attorney at Earthjustice representing the Bay Mills Indian Community, speaks at a press conference after a hearing at the Michigan Court of Appeals in Lansing, Mich., on Jan. 14, 2025. (Sarah Rice for Earthjustice)
Press Release January 14, 2025

Tribes, Environmental Groups Urge Michigan Appeals Court to Reverse Enbridge Line 5 Tunnel Permit Approval

Michigan panel barred evidence about the public need for Line 5 and its risks

In the News: FingerLakes1 January 30, 2025

Greenidge files appeal to stall DEC legal proceedings

Mandy DeRoche, Deputy Managing Attorney, Clean Energy Program: “This most recent emergency request to the Appellate Division is yet another effort by Greenidge to boost its own profits while it harms the Finger Lakes residents we represent, the local environment, and the climate. Justice delayed is justice denied, and we will keep fighting until the…

The Pipe Out Paddle Up Floatilla Against the Line 5 pipeline in Mackinaw City, Michigan, on Sept. 3, 2022. (David Ruck for Earthjustice)
Press Release February 20, 2025

Court Denies Tribes, Green Groups a Line 5 Permit Redo

The Michigan Court of Appeals sided with Enbridge and MPSC on tunnel project

Press Release March 31, 2025

First-of-its-Kind Lawsuit Filed Urging New York to Release Overdue Climate Law Regulations

Regulations to reduce pollution from oil and gas and protect communities are stalled amid record-breaking heat and wildfires

feature March 22, 2025

What You Should Know About Earthjustice

A short guide to who we are and what we do

The White House in Washington, D.C. (René DeAnda / Unsplash)
feature March 7, 2025

In Conversation: Not On Our Watch – Taking on the Trump Administration

Earthjustice’s plans during the first 100 days of the second Trump administration, and the actions we’re already taking to protect the health of frontline communities, wildlife, and our shared climate future.