Last week, the Sabin Center filed an amicus brief on behalf of the National League of Cities (NLC) and the New York Conference of Mayors (NYCOM) in the case Association of Contracting Plumbers of the City of New York v.
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Appropriated, but Unobligated: Impounding Climate Funds
The Trump administration has undertaken a comprehensive effort to prevent the distribution of mandatory federal funding, including billions for climate programs. Attempts to cancel already-obligated federal funding awards have been among its most notable actions and have been met with…
Climate Deception Cases Abound: They Aren’t All the Same
Around the world, companies face claims that they have misled or deceived the public regarding the climate impacts of their products. While these cases might all be characterized as “climate deception” cases, there are meaningful distinctions in the plaintiffs’ allegations…