Kris Boyles
@krisboyles.bsky.social
Seattle-based attorney and advocate with Earthjustice. Environment, soccer, family, Mars rovers, Oxford comma—not necessarily in that order. Posts/opinions my own.
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We'll see them in court.
"The Trump administration is sacrificing our health, our safety, our economy, and our future by abandoning its core responsibility to keep us safe from extreme weather and accelerating climate change." - @abbiedillen.bsky.social President of Earthjustice.
"The Trump administration is sacrificing our health, our safety, our economy, and our future by abandoning its core responsibility to keep us safe from extreme weather and accelerating climate change." - @abbiedillen.bsky.social President of Earthjustice.
Trump EPA set to repeal scientific finding that serves as basis for US climate change policy
The White House says the Trump administration will revoke a scientific finding that long has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change.
apnews.com
February 11, 2026 at 11:49 PM
We'll see them in court.
"The Trump administration is sacrificing our health, our safety, our economy, and our future by abandoning its core responsibility to keep us safe from extreme weather and accelerating climate change." - @abbiedillen.bsky.social President of Earthjustice.
"The Trump administration is sacrificing our health, our safety, our economy, and our future by abandoning its core responsibility to keep us safe from extreme weather and accelerating climate change." - @abbiedillen.bsky.social President of Earthjustice.
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Norwegian skier Nikolai Schirmer has handed the International Olympic Committee a petition signed by more than 21,000 people who want to stop fossil fuel companies from bolstering their reputations by sponsoring winter sports.
Norwegian skier hands IOC a petition to 'ski fossil free' ahead of the Olympics
Norwegian skier Nikolai Schirmer has handed the International Olympic Committee a petition signed by more than 21,000 people who want to stop fossil fuel companies from bolstering their reputations by sponsoring winter sports.
bit.ly
February 4, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Norwegian skier Nikolai Schirmer has handed the International Olympic Committee a petition signed by more than 21,000 people who want to stop fossil fuel companies from bolstering their reputations by sponsoring winter sports.
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Judge Ana Reyes in D.C. has temporarily blocked the Feb. 3 termination of TPS for Haitians. Without TPS, many Haitian immigrants in the U.S. could face deportation back to Haiti.
Judge blocks Trump administration from ending protections for Haitians
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from ending temporary protections that have allowed roughly 350,000 Haitians to live and work in the United States.
apnews.com
February 3, 2026 at 1:59 AM
Judge Ana Reyes in D.C. has temporarily blocked the Feb. 3 termination of TPS for Haitians. Without TPS, many Haitian immigrants in the U.S. could face deportation back to Haiti.
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A big win today: a federal court found that the Trump administration’s sham report attacking climate science was created in secret by a hand-picked set of climate policy opponents, violating the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Read our statement here:
Court Rules Trump Administration’s Secret “Climate Working Group” Violated Federal Law
Court declared today that the Trump administration violated federal law when it secretly formed the “Climate Working Group” and tasked it with writing a dangerously slanted report used as the basis fo...
www.ucs.org
January 30, 2026 at 10:27 PM
A big win today: a federal court found that the Trump administration’s sham report attacking climate science was created in secret by a hand-picked set of climate policy opponents, violating the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Read our statement here:
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The Democrats of the Seven Kingdoms sailed west to reason with the Ironborn, who were actively raiding the coast. They brought proposals of mutual respect, economic incentives, and a shared vision of peace.
The Ironborn took their ships, their silver, and several delegates.
The Ironborn took their ships, their silver, and several delegates.
The Democrats of the Seven Kingdoms
“As support for abolishing ICE grows among Democratic voters, party leadership continues to argue for reform instead.” —Salon - - -The Delegation t...
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January 22, 2026 at 3:00 AM
The Democrats of the Seven Kingdoms sailed west to reason with the Ironborn, who were actively raiding the coast. They brought proposals of mutual respect, economic incentives, and a shared vision of peace.
The Ironborn took their ships, their silver, and several delegates.
The Ironborn took their ships, their silver, and several delegates.
Tressie! Yes!
What's the best way to deal with political fatigue? Sociologist Tressie McMillan Cottom recommends getting more involved.
January 21, 2026 at 1:21 AM
Tressie! Yes!
This.
Córy Doctorow with another verbal bullseye: pluralistic.net/2026/01/13/n...
January 19, 2026 at 12:47 AM
This.
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Kagan: “this Court’s eagerness to playact a district court here has serious consequence.”
Yes.
Yes.
December 5, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Kagan: “this Court’s eagerness to playact a district court here has serious consequence.”
Yes.
Yes.
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These proposed regulations follow a series of other attacks on the ESA and wildlife by the second Trump administration.
“Most people are not going to allow the sacrifice of our natural world to a bunch of billionaires and corporate interests,” said Earthjustice attorney Kristen Boyles.
“Most people are not going to allow the sacrifice of our natural world to a bunch of billionaires and corporate interests,” said Earthjustice attorney Kristen Boyles.
Earthjustice Responds to Another Trump Administration Attack on Endangered Species
Set of proposed rules would hollow out bedrock environmental law
earthjustice.org
November 19, 2025 at 8:01 PM
These proposed regulations follow a series of other attacks on the ESA and wildlife by the second Trump administration.
“Most people are not going to allow the sacrifice of our natural world to a bunch of billionaires and corporate interests,” said Earthjustice attorney Kristen Boyles.
“Most people are not going to allow the sacrifice of our natural world to a bunch of billionaires and corporate interests,” said Earthjustice attorney Kristen Boyles.
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The Clean Water Act is a bedrock environmental law. Weakened by the Supreme Court. But indeed: Still vital.
With some good, hard work, we can revitalize this law for the enduring benefit of our country’s waters and *all* living things.
Every. Single. One. Of. Us.
With some good, hard work, we can revitalize this law for the enduring benefit of our country’s waters and *all* living things.
Every. Single. One. Of. Us.
The Clean Water Act became law 51 years ago today. Vital to protecting our rivers, lakes, and streams—and every community that depends on safe, clean, and abundant water.
October 19, 2025 at 4:00 AM
The Clean Water Act is a bedrock environmental law. Weakened by the Supreme Court. But indeed: Still vital.
With some good, hard work, we can revitalize this law for the enduring benefit of our country’s waters and *all* living things.
Every. Single. One. Of. Us.
With some good, hard work, we can revitalize this law for the enduring benefit of our country’s waters and *all* living things.
Every. Single. One. Of. Us.
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Author and illustrator, Nikkolas Smith, draws 'Portland Frog'
October 12, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Author and illustrator, Nikkolas Smith, draws 'Portland Frog'
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Geno Suarez hits a Grand Slam to put the Mariners up 6-2 and seal Game 5 of the ALCS!
"The City is Shaking!"
#SeizeTheMoment
"The City is Shaking!"
#SeizeTheMoment
October 18, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Geno Suarez hits a Grand Slam to put the Mariners up 6-2 and seal Game 5 of the ALCS!
"The City is Shaking!"
#SeizeTheMoment
"The City is Shaking!"
#SeizeTheMoment
(Humpy’s also known as a pink salmon)
Oh my god… Humpy just earned a win in the Mariners Salmon Run.
#TridentsUp #SeizeTheMoment #Postseason
#TridentsUp #SeizeTheMoment #Postseason
October 11, 2025 at 5:49 AM
(Humpy’s also known as a pink salmon)
Yup, always need more salmon!
2nd salmon run was the difference maker
October 11, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Yup, always need more salmon!
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BREAKING: Jorge Polanco hit a game-ending single in the 15th inning, and the Seattle Mariners advanced to the AL Championship Series by outlasting the Detroit Tigers for a 3-2 victory in the longest winner-take-all postseason game in baseball history.
Polanco hits winning single in the 15th inning as the Mariners beat the Tigers to advance to ALCS
Jorge Polanco hit a game-ending single in the 15th inning, and the Seattle Mariners advanced to the AL Championship Series by outlasting the Detroit Tigers for a 3-2 victory in the longest winner-take-all postseason game in baseball history.
bit.ly
October 11, 2025 at 5:24 AM
BREAKING: Jorge Polanco hit a game-ending single in the 15th inning, and the Seattle Mariners advanced to the AL Championship Series by outlasting the Detroit Tigers for a 3-2 victory in the longest winner-take-all postseason game in baseball history.
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America is beautiful, contradictory, unfinished. I am proud of our country even as we constantly strive to make it better, to protect and deepen our democracy, to fulfill its promise for each and every person who calls it home.
Happy Independence Day. No Kings in America.
Happy Independence Day. No Kings in America.
July 4, 2025 at 4:14 PM
America is beautiful, contradictory, unfinished. I am proud of our country even as we constantly strive to make it better, to protect and deepen our democracy, to fulfill its promise for each and every person who calls it home.
Happy Independence Day. No Kings in America.
Happy Independence Day. No Kings in America.
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Earthjustice is looking for Senior Litigation Assistant, Oceans & Northwest Regional Office.
Earthjustice is looking for Senior Litigation Assistant, Oceans & Northwest Regional Office. Learn more or Jobvite a friend.
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June 27, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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"The rule of law is not a given in this Nation, nor any
other. It is a precept of our democracy that will endure only
if those brave enough in every branch fight for its survival.
Today, the Court abdicates its vital role in that effort." -- Sotomayor dissent
other. It is a precept of our democracy that will endure only
if those brave enough in every branch fight for its survival.
Today, the Court abdicates its vital role in that effort." -- Sotomayor dissent
June 27, 2025 at 2:41 PM
"The rule of law is not a given in this Nation, nor any
other. It is a precept of our democracy that will endure only
if those brave enough in every branch fight for its survival.
Today, the Court abdicates its vital role in that effort." -- Sotomayor dissent
other. It is a precept of our democracy that will endure only
if those brave enough in every branch fight for its survival.
Today, the Court abdicates its vital role in that effort." -- Sotomayor dissent
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Lander: "It's just gross, racist bigotry. Meanwhile he's running an optimistic, upbeat campaign for a NY where everybody belongs, and I feel proud as the highest-ranking Jewish elected official in NYC to be supporting somebody who would be the first Muslim mayor—what could be more NYC than that?"
June 27, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Lander: "It's just gross, racist bigotry. Meanwhile he's running an optimistic, upbeat campaign for a NY where everybody belongs, and I feel proud as the highest-ranking Jewish elected official in NYC to be supporting somebody who would be the first Muslim mayor—what could be more NYC than that?"
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This is death by procedure, requiring each individual plaintiff over whom Trump attempts remove in accordance with this EO to file their own case & get their own injunction against the govt or file a class action lawsuit. And the Court hates class actions and regularly strikes them down.
June 27, 2025 at 2:26 PM
This is death by procedure, requiring each individual plaintiff over whom Trump attempts remove in accordance with this EO to file their own case & get their own injunction against the govt or file a class action lawsuit. And the Court hates class actions and regularly strikes them down.
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Super-quick take while reading the ruling:
This is going to be a much bigger deal for challenges to *other* Trump policies than to birthright citizenship (where it's likely that lower courts will still be able to block the policy on a nationwide basis even after this ruling).
*That's* the import.
This is going to be a much bigger deal for challenges to *other* Trump policies than to birthright citizenship (where it's likely that lower courts will still be able to block the policy on a nationwide basis even after this ruling).
*That's* the import.
First #SCOTUS ruling today is birthright citizenship.
Justice Barrett, for a 6-3 majority (with the three Dem. appointees dissenting) holds that universal injunctions are only appropriate when necessary to provide "complete" relief to parties, and stays these injunctions insofar as they go further:
Justice Barrett, for a 6-3 majority (with the three Dem. appointees dissenting) holds that universal injunctions are only appropriate when necessary to provide "complete" relief to parties, and stays these injunctions insofar as they go further:
www.supremecourt.gov
June 27, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Super-quick take while reading the ruling:
This is going to be a much bigger deal for challenges to *other* Trump policies than to birthright citizenship (where it's likely that lower courts will still be able to block the policy on a nationwide basis even after this ruling).
*That's* the import.
This is going to be a much bigger deal for challenges to *other* Trump policies than to birthright citizenship (where it's likely that lower courts will still be able to block the policy on a nationwide basis even after this ruling).
*That's* the import.
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If the law allows some people to act unjustly/immorally towards others with impunity—as it always has—it isn’t serving justice. Decades of slow progress to change that have caused many to conflate “the law” with “justice.” But we should be awake now to the fact that the law itself is not justice.
June 22, 2025 at 3:22 PM
If the law allows some people to act unjustly/immorally towards others with impunity—as it always has—it isn’t serving justice. Decades of slow progress to change that have caused many to conflate “the law” with “justice.” But we should be awake now to the fact that the law itself is not justice.
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AOC: “It is absolutely and clearly grounds for impeachment.”
June 22, 2025 at 2:03 AM
AOC: “It is absolutely and clearly grounds for impeachment.”
Two of these non-renewable wood pellet plants are proposed in Washington, and local communities are fighting back!
"How green is this? We pay billions of pounds to cut down ancient forests in the US and Canada, ship the wood across the Atlantic in diesel tankers, then burn it in a Yorkshire-based power station." www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Ancient trees are shipped to the UK, then burned – using billions in ‘green’ subsidies. Stop this madness now | Dale Vince
The evidence against the Drax power station is damning, yet the government wants to continue its massive public funding, says campaigner Dale Vince
www.theguardian.com
June 21, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Two of these non-renewable wood pellet plants are proposed in Washington, and local communities are fighting back!