Nick Brown

Stories

21 states challenge Endangered Species Act rule changes in two lawsuits

As of September 2026: Co-leading the 21-state coalition

Habitat destruction that kills endangered wildlife no longer counts as 'harm' under a July federal rule change. Twenty-one states filed two lawsuits Wednesday to overturn it, arguing the rewrite strips the law of its primary habitat protection tool.

Updated Sep 10

A judge just froze HUD’s homelessness funding rewrite—and put “housing first” back on life support

Rule Changes

As of May 2026: Co-leading the multistate challenge; publicly celebrated the injunction

HUD tried to rewrite the rules of America's biggest homelessness grant program in the middle of the funding cycle. On December 19, after states and cities sued, Judge Mary McElroy told HUD: stop—effective immediately.

Updated May 15

Notable Quotes

The federal government's attempt to gut the Endangered Species Act threatens the habitats of orcas, sockeye salmon, and other endangered species that are part of our economy, culture, and way of life.

from 21 states challenge Endangered Species Act rule changes in two lawsuits · Updated Sep 10

“Permanent housing is lifesaving for people trying to gain stability after homelessness.” (Nick Brown, Washington AG)

from A judge just froze HUD’s homelessness funding rewrite—and put “housing first” back on life support · Updated May 15