Trump may rue firing experts when environmental rollbacks land in court
Briefly

Environmental advocacy organizations are bracing for a challenging series of legal confrontations with the Trump administration in light of spending freezes and policy reversals. Drawing from their experiences from Trump's first term, these groups feel more equipped to tackle the legal issues, though they acknowledge the daunting nature of the forthcoming battles. Advocates express concern over Trump's authoritarian remarks and the possibility of the administration ignoring judicial rulings, creating a dangerous precedent. Initial lawsuits against the rollback of environmental protections have already been filed, signifying the beginning of a lengthy legal struggle.
Amid spending freezes and policy rollbacks, environmental advocacy groups are preparing for legal battles against the Trump administration, better equipped from prior experiences.
Some environmental executive actions from Trump's first weeks are expected to face lawsuits, with groups already initiating legal challenges against rollbacks of Biden-era protections.
Advocates warn the administration's authoritarian stance and denial of court rulings threaten the rule of law and environmental protections, creating fears of undermining democracy.
The court battles are daunting, but environmental groups feel increasingly prepared, albeit concerned about the administration's potential to ignore judicial decisions.
Read at www.theguardian.com
[
|
]