Access to Justice

July 9, 2018 | Press Release

Earthjustice Calls On Senate to Reject Kavanaugh for Supreme Court

With new U.S. Supreme Court nominee, public access to the courts is at stake

July 9, 2018 | Press Release

Earthjustice exhorta al Senado rechazar a Kavanaugh para la Suprema Corte

El nominado a la Suprema Corte pone en riesgo el acceso público a los tribunales

May 15, 2018 | Press Release

Earthjustice Statement on Ruthless Interior and Environment Appropriations Bill

Draft bill targets wolves, clean water, and blocks court review of a major infrastructure project in California

May 10, 2018 | Feature

Insider Briefing: Taking on Toxics

Earthjustice attorneys and policy staff discuss recent victories and the fights ahead to keep dangerous chemicals out of our homes and environment.

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 | Article

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.”