Applaud California for Standing Up to Big Oil

California leaders are taking a bold stand to protect our environment, public health, and the rule of law — and it deserves recognition.

Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to block an attempt to restart offshore oil operations using a so-called “national emergency” that experts say simply doesn’t exist. The move would bypass environmental safeguards and ignore hard-won protections put in place after devastating oil spills along California’s coast.

This isn’t just about one project — it’s about stopping reckless policies that prioritize corporate profits over clean water, wildlife, and community safety. California is pushing back against federal overreach and defending the right of states to enforce environmental protections that keep people safe.

At a time when we should be accelerating the transition to clean energy, this lawsuit sends a clear message: we won’t go backward.

Add your name to applaud California for standing up to Big Oil, defending our coasts, and fighting for a safer, more sustainable future.