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| Dear Friend, |
| Today, Earthjustice filed our first ever class action lawsuit: We’re suing the Trump administration for illegally terminating grant programs designed to improve America’s health and wellbeing. |
| The grants were part of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Environmental and Climate Justice Program. The decision to terminate these programs not only fails to address current public health harms, it also leaves communities without resources to respond to environmental disasters. We are suing to reinstate these grants. |
| Earthjustice goes to court to defend everyone’s right to clean air and water, no matter where they live, their race, income, or who they voted for. |
| As our fiscal year ends on June 30, we’re asking for your support to fight this and many other cases ahead. Your gift today will have an even larger impact and be matched $2:$1. Please help us win fights like this one. |
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| These grants would have made real, material improvements in people’s lives — especially those in frontline communities hardest hit by pollution and environmental disaster. |
| Our lawsuit aims to restore grants that: |
- Increased preparedness for natural disasters
- Supported workforce development
- Monitored air quality
- Mitigated stormwater and flood damage
- Combated high energy costs
- Empowered communities to participate in decisions that impact their health and environment
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| These grants funded projects in all 50 states, with benefits for communities across the country. This is how government should work — building community resilience and bettering peoples’ lives. |
| Instead, the Trump administration has unlawfully terminated congressionally approved funds intended for nonprofits, Tribes, local governments and schools. |
| President Trump cannot ignore the rule of law and steal the power of the purse from Congress. Along with our partners, we will challenge these illegal decisions and fight for reduced pollution and increased climate resilience — for everyone. |
| Donate by June 30 and our $2:$1 match will triple your impact. |
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| Thank you for your partnership. |
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Sincerely,
The Team at Earthjustice |
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