The Gloves Are Off: Trump's Attempt to Strip Citizens of Environmental Protections The latest development in Donald Trump's campaign against regulations and accountability is a bold move: his administration wants to eliminate the citizen suit provisions in laws like the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Safe Drinking Water Act.
These provisions have allowed ordinary citizens – not just environmental groups or government agencies – to sue companies they believe are violating these laws.
Since the 1970s, over 2,000 lawsuits have been filed under these provisions, with many resulting in significant wins for public health and the environment.