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A view of the Rio Grande River in Big Bend National Park. (Deb Snelson / Getty Images)
Update August 27, 2026

We’re Defending Big Bend from Trump’s Border Barrier

The administration ignored environmental impacts and laws to build their barrier.
document August 27, 2026

Amicus Brief: Big Bend National Park Border Barrier Construction

This is an amicus brief to support Center for Biological Diversity, et al. in Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order or Preliminary Injunction as well as Motion for Summary Judgement…
Big Bend National Park in Texas. (National Park Service)
Press Release August 27, 2026

Groups Back Lawsuit to Stop Border Destruction at Big Bend National Park

Environmental organizations challenge the Trump administration’s use of sweeping waivers to sidestep protections for wildlife, habitat, and public lands
In the News: Yahoo August 27, 2026

Earthjustice and Sierra Club urge FAA to keep ban on overland supersonic flights

Amanda Lineberry, Attorney, Washington, D.C., Office: “The FAA’s proposal to allow supersonic flights over our communities reverses decades of evidence-based safeguards and flies in the face of the agency’s statutory mandate to protect the public from aircraft noise and sonic booms.”
In the News: High Country News August 26, 2026

Arctic drilling in Alaska won’t get environmental review in new proposal

Jeremy Lieb, Attorney, Alaska Office: “Drilling and seismic exploration for oil and gas in the Arctic are large-scale, industrial activities that cause significant, lasting negative impacts to the environment and nearby communities.”
In the News: Chicago Tribune August 26, 2026

Coal ash by Vermilion River raises alarms amid heavy rains

Jenny Cassel, Attorney, Midwest Office: “The Consent Order provides for stipulated penalties for failure to comply with a variety of provisions in the Order; we continue to evaluate the appropriate follow-up in this situation.”
In the News: The Guardian August 26, 2026

Groups sue Trump’s EPA over fast-track approval of toxic datacenter chemicals

“You have a situation where the EPA has failed at its most fundamental obligation when it comes to new chemicals, and that is to protect the public from unreasonable risk.”
Mature eastern hardwood forest in Green Mountain National Forest, home to the largest roadless areas in Vermont. (Kurt Budliger for Earthjustice)
Press Release August 26, 2026

Groups Request Public Comment Period Extension for the Proposed Rollback of the Roadless Rule

The Trump administration has allowed just 32 days for the public to comment on the plan that would open the door to widespread destruction of cherished national forests
Hualapai Tribe leaders hold a demonstration outside the US District Court for the District of Arizona. The Tribe sued the Department of Interior and Bureau of Land Management for illegally approving a plan to drill exploratory wells surrounding Hualapai lands. (Ash Ponders for Earthjustice)
Article August 26, 2026

How Your Right to Know about Polluting Projects is Under Attack

Americans’ power to weigh in on projects planned for their communities is being quietly whittled away. We’re fighting back and need your help.
In the News: E&E News August 25, 2026

On Louisiana LNG Terminal

Nathan Matthews, Attorney: “FERC acknowledges the harm it’s causing by approving the massive CP2 LNG terminal and gas pipeline, but FERC approved the project anyway. These agencies must go back to the drawing board to do their jobs and properly serve the public interest.”
In the News: WUSF August 25, 2026

Florida utility regulators will decide if Duke Energy’s data center tariff protects residents

Bradley Marshall, Attorney, Florida Office: “There’s a lot of risk there for residential ratepayers that can see their bills go up substantially.”
Press Release August 25, 2026

Recreation, Conservation Groups Unite Against Forest Service Travel Rule Rollback

Proposal would gut protections for fish and wildlife, create chaos for public lands users
A large liquified natural gas transport ship sits docked in the Calcasieu River near Cameron, Louisiana. (Jon Shapley / Houston Chronicle via Getty Images)
Press Release August 25, 2026

Appeals Court Gives FERC a Free Pass on CP2 LNG Export Terminal 

CP2 LNG terminal is set to be one of the largest LNG export terminals in the nation
Bald eagles are still prevalent today in large part thanks to the Endangered Species Act. (Photo courtesy of Kenneth Cole Schneider)
Article August 24, 2026

Americans are Stepping Up to Protect Wildlife and Their Wild Places

Earthjustice supporters are fired up about protecting species and the irreplaceable spaces they call home.
document August 24, 2026

Northern Alaska En’t Ctr. v. Trump

As featured in the Bulletin of Developments in Environmental and Administrative Law.
In the News: E&E News August 24, 2026

NESE Pipeline

Susan Kraham, Managing Attorney, Northeast Office: “The last thing we need is a gas pipeline that will raise bills and harm our environment.”
In the News: E&E News August 24, 2026

Trump’s offshore drilling revival survives early court challenge

George Torgun, Attorney, Oceans Program: “We continue to maintain that President Trump’s attempt to open withdrawn areas for oil leasing is unlawful, and we intend to pursue those claims if and when any offshore activities are on the horizon.”
In the News: Politico August 21, 2026

Constitution Gas Pipeline Proposal

Matthew Silverman, Attorney, Northeast Office: “Notwithstanding significant changes to the facts on the ground ... the EA wrongly finds that the project will have ‘no significant impact.’”