US Edition
Justice Department sues Hawaii, Michigan over plans to sue fossil fuel companies for climate harm
- The U.S. Justice Department sued Hawaii, Michigan, New York, and Vermont in early May 2025 to block their climate-related lawsuits against fossil fuel companies.
- These lawsuits follow President Donald Trump's April 8, 2025 executive order targeting state laws addressing climate change as threats to national energy security and federal authority.
- Hawaii and Michigan intend to sue fossil fuel companies for environmental harms like Hawaii’s 2023 Lahaina wildfire damage, while New York and Vermont have passed climate superfund laws requiring company payments based on emissions.
- Attorney General Pam Bondi criticized the regulations and legal actions as politically driven obstacles that jeopardize the nation’s self-sufficiency in energy, as well as its economic stability and security.
- Legal experts called the Justice Department's preemptive suits unprecedented and highly unusual, raising concerns about states' authority to pursue climate actions amid federal opposition.
166 Articles
166 Articles
Hawaii moves to sue Big Oil over climate costs; Trump administration strikes first
Hawaii’s plan to sue fossil fuel companies over climate damages prompted the Trump administration to preemptively sue Hawaii and Michigan, seeking to block the anticipated lawsuits.Karen Zraick reports for The New York Times.In short:Hawaii announced it would sue fossil fuel companies to recover costs from climate impacts, including the 2023 Maui wildfires, while Michigan also prepared similar litigation.The Trump administration responded by sui…
Trump’s Justice Department Sues States for Suing Big Oil - One Green Planet
The Trump administration just sued two states for daring to sue Big Oil over climate harm—sparking outrage from legal experts and advocates. The post Trump’s Justice Department Sues States for Suing Big Oil appeared first on One Green Planet.
In ‘Highly Unusual’ Move, Trump DOJ Sues to Block States From Holding Fossil Fuel Companies Accountable for Climate Crisis
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday filed lawsuits against Michigan and Hawaii over their planned legal actions against fossil fuel companies for the harm their greenhouse gas emissions caused by contributing to the climate crisis. The lawsuits — which are unprecedented, according to legal experts — claim there is a conflict between the state actions and federal government authority, as well as President Donald Trump’s ene…
US Justice Department sues four states over climate initiatives
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) Thursday filed lawsuits against Hawaii, Michigan, New York, and Vermont over “unconstitutional” and “burdensome” climate change initiatives. The lawsuits fit into two categories. First, the DOJ filed suits against the states of New York and Vermont over their “climate superfund laws.” In 2024 both states passed legislation that aims to recover money from fuel companies that are “responsible” for climate related…
Trump DOJ Climate Lawsuits Target Blue States in Bold Move - American Faith
The U.S. Department of Justice filed lawsuits this week against Hawaii, Michigan, New York, and Vermont, claiming their climate policies directly conflict with federal authority and President Donald Trump’s energy dominance agenda. The move marks a sharp escalation in the administration’s push to block state-led efforts targeting fossil fuel companies. On Wednesday, the DOJ challenged legal action plans in Hawaii and Michigan against energy comp…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 55% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
