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West Virginia AG Subpoenas Environmental Groups in Climate Probe

By Drooid · Oct 24, 2026, 3:06 AM UTC · How we work

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Attorney General JB McCuskey (R) of West Virginia issued subpoenas to environmental advocacy groups.
The subpoenas demand ten years of records on fundraising, public statements, and renewable-energy ties.
West Virginia Rivers Coalition and 350.org sued, alleging the subpoenas violate First Amendment free-speech rights.
McCuskey said the probe aims to protect West Virginia’s fossil-fuel industry from liberal climate policies.

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Attorney General JB McCuskey (R) of West Virginia issued subpoenas to environmental advocacy groups.
The subpoenas demand ten years of records on fundraising, public statements, and renewable-energy ties.
West Virginia Rivers Coalition and 350.org sued, alleging the subpoenas violate First Amendment free-speech rights.
McCuskey said the probe aims to protect West Virginia’s fossil-fuel industry from liberal climate policies.