U.S. Supreme Court

October 22, 2018 | Feature

Insider Briefing: Meet Abigail Dillen

New President Abigail Dillen discusses her vision for Earthjustice’s future as the organization battles the assault on environmental safeguards and pushes for a rapid shift to 100% clean energy.

October 12, 2018 | Article

The Fight Doesn’t End With Kavanaugh

The legal landscape for key environmental fights extends far beyond just the Supreme Court.

October 6, 2018 | Press Release

Senate Completes Sham Nomination Process, Elevates Judge Kavanaugh to Supreme Court

Trump, Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans “ridiculed” survivors of sexual assault

September 21, 2018 | Press Release

Earthjustice: We Stand With Dr. Christine Blasey Ford

Senate Judiciary Chairman Grassley must respect victims, honor Dr. Blasey Ford’s requests

September 6, 2018 | Press Release

Judge Kavanaugh Hides from Record of Pro-Polluter, Anti-Environment Rulings in Confirmation Hearings

Supreme Court nominee falsely contends “in many cases I’ve ruled for environmental interests,” while his record shows he’s ruled against clean air and clean water 89% of the time

September 4, 2018 | From the Experts

Kavanaugh Guided by Industry, Not Rule of Law

We agree with the Heritage Foundation on this point: Let’s assess Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s record using the “Schumer Standard.” That’s exactly why the Senate should reject him.

September 4, 2018 | Legal Document

Analysis of Judge Kavanaugh’s Cases Involving the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

A list of 26 cases with written opinions, concurrences and dissents by Judge Kavanaugh involving U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, with summaries of Judge Kavanaugh's opinions and notes on judicial philosophy regarding each case.

September 4, 2018 | Legal Document

Summary: Judge Kavanaugh’s U.S. EPA Cases Explained

The Heritage Foundation, recently argued that Judge Kavanaugh was not a predictable vote for industry polluters, but the record tells a very different story. A review of all 26 of his written opinions, concurrences, and dissents involving the Environmental Protection Act reveals that he almost always takes the side resulting in more pollution and opposes the result that would lead to more clean air, clean water and public protections.