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Who We Are

For over 50 years, Earthjustice has fought in the courts to protect people's health, preserve magnificent places and wildlife, advance clean energy, and combat climate change.

Along the way Earthjustice learned to complement its litigation with work on Capitol Hill and in statehouses to defend court wins and extend the power of our laws. While many elected officials value Earthjustice's opinion, the people they listen to most are their constituents. That led to the creation of Earthjustice Action, Earthjustice's 501(c)(4) advocacy partner, in 2017.

While Earthjustice wields the power of the law, Earthjustice Action unleashes the power of the people through grassroots advocacy and electoral work.

As a 501(c)(4) organization, Earthjustice Action is legally permitted to engage in a broader range of activities than Earthjustice, including lobbying beyond 501(c)(3) limits and electoral activities.

Our Team

Abigail Dillen

President

Raúl García

Vice President of Policy and Legislation

Seth Levi

Vice President of Electoral Strategies

Yaheiry Mora

Political Director

Siham Zniber

Associate Director of Public Affairs and Communications

Andrew Jackson

Senior Vice President of Operations and Secretary

Connor Fournier

Vice President of Finance and Treasurer

Grace Wyner-Goldenthal

Communications Associate

Ali Williams

Deputy Director

Board of Directors

George Martin

CHAIR

Dotty Ballantyne

Adam Cohen

Rashad Morris

Lawrie Mott

Fern Shepard

VICE CHAIR

Dianne Stern

Trip Van Noppen

What We Do

Earthjustice Action increases the political strength of the environmental and broader progressive communities by:

  • Bringing concerted environmental attention to the critical importance of judges and the courts.
  • Connecting constituents directly with their Members of Congress at pivotal moments on key environmental legislation and judicial nominations.

Explore Earthjustice Action's website to learn more about our work, and sign up to receive important news and event invites!

Latest News & Updates

Press Release
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Earthjustice Action Statement on Senate Permitting Bill

Contact: Siham Zniber, szniber@earthjustice.org Washington, D.C. – Earthjustice Action President Abigail Dillen issued the following statement in response to the permitting bill released by the Senate:   “This bill marks a genuine policy breakthrough on transmission and modernization of our…

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Action Alert
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Tell Congress: Don’t shield Big Oil from climate accountability

Republicans in Congress are advancing a bill that would permanently shield the fossil fuel industry from being held accountable for their role in the climate crisis.

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Press Release
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More than 60 Environmental Organizations, Tribal Nations Urge Congress to Remove Anti-Environment Provisions in NDAA

Contact: Siham Zniber, szniber@earthjustice.org Washington, D.C. – A coalition of more than 60 groups, led by Earthjustice Action, sent a letter to the leadership of the House and Senate Armed Services Committees calling on them to remove several anti-environment provisions…

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