Native American communities have been profoundly impacted by environmental damage, as their lands and resources have shouldered the heavy burden of climate change and industrial pollution. Fossil fuel companies have long prioritized profits over transparency, hiding their knowledge of the destructive impacts of their operations on natural resources. This negligence has led to severe consequences for Native lands, including increased flooding, loss of land from rising sea levels, wildfires, drought, and soil erosion. These forces threaten not only the physical landscape ...
In a significant gesture, President Biden recently issued a formal apology on behalf of the United States, recognizing the historic and ongoing pain inflicted on Native American communities. As a Native American and member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, I know this apology represents more than just words. It’s a call to action—a reminder of our responsibility to pursue justice for generations of Native peoples who have endured neglect, discrimination, and systemic abuse at the hands of federal policies. For Singleton Schreiber’s Tribal Litigation team, led by ...
Every minute, the equivalent of a garbage truck’s worth of plastic enters our oceans, a shocking reminder of the escalating plastic pollution crisis. Local jurisdictions are left grappling with the staggering costs and consequences of this problem—one they didn’t create. With the United States recycling just 5-6% of its plastic waste, cities and counties face a choice: continue bearing this burden or hold the corporations accountable through litigation. To protect public health, safeguard the environment, and alleviate financial burdens, legal action against ...