Sam Sankar, Senior VP of Programs at Earthjustice, explains the Supreme Court’s opinion in Sackett v. EPA. Millions of acres of wetlands risk losing federal environmental protections, threatening the future of the nation’s clean water.

A lawyer analyzes the Supreme Court’s ruling.

Sackett v. EPA threatens more than half of the 118 million acres of wetlands in the United States. Here’s what we can do now to fight for clean water.

Generations will face repercussions of Court’s decision to eliminate protections for more than half of 118 million acres of wetlands

Some lawmakers and their industry supporters are spreading clean water myths. Here are the facts.

Supreme Court overreach may weaken EPA’s science-based rule

Over the last two years, the Biden administration has made real progress in rebalancing the courts and getting more diverse and experienced judges confirmed in the Senate. That should continue as the Senate remains in Democratic hands.

A decision is likely in early 2023.

Polluters' legal challenge aims to maximize profits at the expense of the health of communities and our environment

A Supreme Court case could reaffirm longstanding protections for U.S. wetlands, or dangerously expose them to pollution.

More than ever, we need to protect our water and justice for our planet and its people

Earthjustice’s director of strategic legal advocacy reflects on the courts’ conservative shift and what’s really at stake in Sackett v. EPA.

Speech underscores the need for an all of government approach to protecting our democratic institutions and our fundamental rights

The EPA still has authority to reduce climate pollution from power plants, even after the Supreme Court’s decision. Here’s what the Biden administration should do next.

Ruling could have far-reaching impacts on federal government power

El fallo podría tener impactos de gran alcance en el poder del gobierno federal

West Virginia v. EPA gives judges broad power to strike down policies that are “too big“ — whatever that means.

The Supreme Court eliminates a 50-year old constitutional right that safeguards legal abortions in devastating Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision