A pillar of environmental enforcement is targeted by Trump and Musk’s AI company

Right-leaning legal activists, supported by the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, are targeting citizen suits—the right for private groups to sue over major law violations. These opponents argue that Congress improperly delegated power that should remain with federal agencies. Environmentalists warn that losing this tool would be devastating, as it has historically been used to extract fines and enforce compliance.