Republican attorneys general from 23 states petitioned the agency to weaken Title VI

Trapping and snaring will no longer be allowed during non-denning periods

A summary judgment ruling in Idaho District Court will prevent the state of Idaho from authorizing wolf trapping and snaring in grizzly bear habitat during non-denning periods.

Decision comes after overwhelming opposition from Wabanaki Tribes, local businesses, and conservation groups

State of Louisiana v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, et. al.

Toxic “forever chemicals” remain laxly regulated.

Temporary restraining order request rejected by U.S. District Court Judge

Judge finds EPA and USFWS failed to comply with Endangered Species Act

Sam Sankar, Senior Vice President of Programs: “This is the most right-wing court we’ve seen in almost a century, and that’s emboldening conservative legal activists to swing for the fences with legal claims that would have been laughable just a few years ago. The legal landscape has shifted, and it’s profound.”

Livestock industry members file obstructionist lawsuit on eve of anticipated wolf releases

Here’s how we’re using the Endangered Species Act as a powerful legal tool to protect imperiled animals.

Emergency protections are needed for the gray wolf after the Northern Rockies sees the worst persecution of wolves in a century.

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana ruling restricts EPA and DOJ from protecting Louisiana communities from disparate environmental impacts

Kristen Boyles, Managing Attorney, Northwest Office: “It’s been many years now of litigation, fighting to protect this remarkable place, and phew, we’re done. The monument and its expansion, it’s now the law of the land. People should go visit this summer. It’s a beautiful place.”

Fish and Wildlife Service removes the gray wolf from the Endangered Species Act, halting wolf recovery

Learn about the major events, court rulings, and where we are now in this long-standing fight.

In light of PennDOT’s plan to begin construction during active lawsuit, Earthjustice and clients filed a motion for a preliminary injunction calling for a pause

Ohio community and environmental groups filed a preliminary injunction to stop the leasing of Ohio state parks and other public lands to the oil and gas industry.