West Virginia attorney general subpoenas environmental groups
Summary
West Virginia’s attorney general has issued subpoenas to several environmental groups as part of an investigation. The organizations say this move is an attack on their rights to free speech and have filed a lawsuit to challenge the subpoenas.Key Facts
- The West Virginia attorney general’s office sent subpoenas to environmental advocacy groups.
- Groups involved include West Virginia Rivers Coalition and 350.org.
- At least four other environmental organizations also received subpoenas.
- The environmental groups claim the subpoenas violate their First Amendment right to free speech.
- The groups have filed a lawsuit against the attorney general’s office.
- The attorney general’s office is conducting this investigation to gather information.
- The environmental groups describe the subpoenas as retaliatory and an intimidation tactic.
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