Access to Justice

April 11, 2018 | Report

Access to Justice: Defending Our Country And Our Courts

A report by Earthjustice, “Access to Justice: Defending Our Country and Our Courts,” shines a light on some of the myriad ways Congress and the administration are trying to undermine the public’s ability to hold them accountable. It showcases stories of people who faced off against rich and powerful special interest groups in fights for their lives, their health, their livelihoods and the places they love, and who were able to beat the odds because they were able to get into court.

April 11, 2018 | Blog Post

The American People’s Ability to Access Justice Through the Courts is Under Attack

Earthjustice released a new report today detailing this all-out push to close the courtroom doors.

April 10, 2018 | Press Release

“Access to Justice: Defending Our Country and Our Courts” Report Spotlights Trump Administration, Congress’ Efforts to Block Public Interest Lawsuits

Administrative policies and 50+ bills take aim at individuals’ rights to have their day in court

February 12, 2018 | In the News: ThinkProgress

Congress Introduces Record Number Of Bills To Prevent People From Taking Industry To Court

Patrice Simms, VP of Litigation, Washington, D.C.: “The corporate interests that stand to benefit from these types of provisions see this window of time as an opportunity. They have a president that they know will sign anything that benefits them and they have majorities in the House and Senate that they believe are willing to move the bills forward.”

February 8, 2018 | Press Release

Analysis Shows Concerted Effort by Congress to Bar Public from Seeking Justice in a Court of Law

More than 50 bills would hollow out key laws that protect public health, civil rights, consumer rights, and the environment

January 30, 2018 | Feature

Tracking Congress’ Attacks on Access to Justice

Members of Congress, with support from powerful special interests, are mounting a quiet attack on the American public’s right to access the courts.

January 9, 2018 | Press Release

Earthjustice Applauds Appointments of Harris, Booker to Judiciary Committee

Senators bring records of advocating for a clean environment and access to justice for all

November 3, 2017 | Press Release

Justice, Civil and Human Rights Organizations Sound Alarm on Trump Administration, Congress’ Attacks on Access to Courts

Earthjustice, ACLU, The Leadership Conference, Public Citizen discussed 50-plus current threats

November 2, 2017 | Press Release

Earthjustice Statement on Westerman Forestry Bill

Measure could potentially increase the risks of catastrophic wildfires in the future

November 2, 2017 | Reference

Our Country, Our Courts: Defending Public Access to Justice

A Project of Earthjustice, together with the ACLU, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, and Public Citizen. If the current efforts by the Trump administration, members of Congress and wealthy corporations to restrict access to courts succeed, our ability to hold government and powerful corporations accountable will suffer. This concern is not abstract. Our rights are at risk right now.

Access to Justice

Access to Justice: Defending Our Country And Our Courts

The American People’s Ability to Access Justice Through the Courts is Under Attack

“Access to Justice: Defending Our Country and Our Courts” Report Spotlights Trump Administration, Congress’ Efforts to Block Public Interest Lawsuits

Congress Introduces Record Number Of Bills To Prevent People From Taking Industry To Court

Analysis Shows Concerted Effort by Congress to Bar Public from Seeking Justice in a Court of Law

Tracking Congress’ Attacks on Access to Justice

Earthjustice Applauds Appointments of Harris, Booker to Judiciary Committee

Justice, Civil and Human Rights Organizations Sound Alarm on Trump Administration, Congress’ Attacks on Access to Courts

Earthjustice Statement on Westerman Forestry Bill

Our Country, Our Courts: Defending Public Access to Justice

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