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Demonstrators hold signs as they protest the construction of an immigrant detention center in the Everglades on June 28, 2025. (Giorgio Viera / AFP via Getty Images)
Article June 30, 2026

“Alligator Alcatraz” Ends Immigration Detention After Earthjustice Lawsuits

How we’re ensuring environmental laws are not ignored in the Trump administration’s unchecked mass detainment efforts.
Press Release: Victory June 30, 2026

U.S. Court of Appeals Upholds New York’s All-Electric Building Act

Decision marks the first court of appeals to confirm that states and cities have the power to enact building electrification laws, which are critical to clean energy transition; Saves New…
Press Release June 30, 2026

Health and Green Groups Tell EPA: Don’t Let Data Centers and Other Major Polluters Build Before Getting Permits

EPA's proposal would let major polluters build before first acquiring the proper permits
document June 30, 2026

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Win re: NY’s All Electric Buildings Act Appeal

The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals issued their decision stating that New York’s All Electric Buildings Act is not preempted by federal law. The court also agreed with the 2025…
Clean and electric trucks sit on display at an event on new national clean air standards for heavy-duty trucks near the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Headquarters on December 20, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images)
From the Experts June 30, 2026

California Leaders Listen to Community Demanding Action to Clean up Deadly Diesel Pollution

California includes $135.5 million investment in state’s program to electrify trucks.
Almost everyone in the U.S. has traces of PFAS in their body because the chemicals have contaminated the air, soil, and water — including the drinking water for approximately 200 million people nationwide. (Cavan Images)
feature June 29, 2026

Guide to the Public Hearing on PFAS in Drinking Water

This is our chance to speak directly to EPA and urge them to protect our drinking water from PFAS contamination.
document June 29, 2026

Comments on EPA’s Proposed Rule: Begin Actual Construction in the New Source Review Preconstruction Permitting Program

A coalition of health and environmental organizations submitted comments — in addition to tens of thousands of individual public comments — urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to withdraw its…
Canoeing the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Northern Minnesota. (Brad Zweerink / Earthjustice)
feature June 29, 2026

Program Report: Summer 2026

By wielding the full force of the law, the public, and politics, Earthjustice will defend our natural world and advance our vision of a thriving, safe future for all. Your…
document June 29, 2026

Letter to EPA Administrator Zeldin on Coal Ash, Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals from Electric Utilities; Legacy/CCRMU Amendments, 91 Federal Register 18968, Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– OLEM–2020–0107

Earthjustice joined 195 public interest groups and individuals from multiple states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, to oppose the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed Legacy/CCRMU Amendments Rule and call on the…
feature June 27, 2026

Three Ways Earthjustice is Winning Against the Trump Administration

Read about three key ways we’re taking on the Trump administration.
document June 26, 2026

Opinion: Court Upholds Life-Saving National Soot Air Quality Standard

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit upheld the national, health-based limit on fine particulate matter (PM2.5), also known as soot, that the Environmental Protection Agency strengthened in…
Soot pollution from power plants, oil refineries and other industrial operations is a major killer.
(Chris Jordan-Bloch / Earthjustice)
Press Release: Victory June 26, 2026

Court Upholds Life-Saving National Soot Air Quality Standard  

Trump administration’s unprecedented attempt to abandon stronger public health safeguard is rejected 
Manifestantes sostienen pancartas mientras protestan contra la construcción de un centro de detención de inmigrantes en los Everglades, Florida, el 28 de junio de 2025. Earthjustice ha presentado una impugnación legal contra la instalación. (Giorgio Viera / AFP vía Getty Images)
Press Release June 26, 2026

Tras Traslado de Detenidos en ‘Alcatraz de los Caimanes’, Continúa la Lucha por la Rendición de Cuentas

Florida y la administración Trump mantienen planes secretos y gastos despilfarradores
President Donald Trump participates in a walking tour of the Everglades immigration detention center on Jul. 1, 2025. (Daniel Torok / White House)
Press Release June 26, 2026

Fight for Accountability Continues After Detainees Removed from “Alligator Alcatraz” Detention Center in the Everglades

Florida, Trump administration continue secret plans, wasteful spending
Press Release June 26, 2026

Montana Residents Challenge State’s Granting of Undisclosed Waiver for Bridger Pipeline Construction

Montana DEQ issued illegal waiver by ignoring requirements for public notices and hearings
document June 26, 2026

Bridger Waiver Affidavits

Montana residents challenged the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) over the approval of an undisclosed waiver that allowed the proposed Bridger Pipeline to omit required information from an application…
document June 25, 2026

Motion to Intervene in Case Against DC Water Over Potomac Interceptor

Potomac Riverkeeper Network moved to join in a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency against DC Water for its failure…
Press Release June 25, 2026

Group Seeks to Join Case Against DC Water Over Potomac Interceptor

The motion seeks accountability for the sewage spill