State Attorney General Letitia James leads a 19-state coalition to block the illegal termination of the Environmental and Climate Justice Grant Program by the EPA. This program, established by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, supports communities significantly impacted by pollution and climate change. The coalition claims the EPA's termination causes harm, especially in low-income and communities of color, violating the U.S. Constitution's protection against overriding Congress's financial decisions. The Union of states has filed an amicus brief in support of the ongoing lawsuit concerning this issue.
Terminating the congressionally-approved Environmental Justice Grant Program is illegal, declares State Attorney General Letitia James, leading a 19-state coalition to block such terminations.
The coalitions filed an amicus brief supporting Appalachian Voices v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency against the unlawful termination of the Environmental and Climate Justice Grant Program.
The grant program, part of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, is crucial for communities disproportionately affected by pollution and climate change scenarios.
The abrupt termination has caused widespread harm across states, particularly affecting low-income communities and communities of color, countering Congress's appropriations decisions.
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