Florida AG Subpoenas Environmental Nonprofit Over Trade Law Violations

Uthmeier claims 'Climate Cartel' is trying to 'hijack' the judicial system for net-zero agenda

Apr. 17, 2026 at 7:13pm

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Florida Attorney General Daniel Uthmeier has issued subpoenas to an unnamed environmental nonprofit organization, accusing it of alleged trade law violations as part of a broader 'Climate Cartel' agenda to influence the judicial system and advance a net-zero carbon emissions policy.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing political tensions between environmental advocacy groups and state governments over climate change policies, with accusations of improper influence and abuse of legal processes on both sides.

The details

Uthmeier claims the unnamed environmental nonprofit has been engaging in unlawful trade practices in an effort to 'hijack' the judicial system and push a net-zero carbon agenda. The AG's office has issued subpoenas demanding documents and communications from the organization, though the specific details of the alleged violations have not been made public.

  • The subpoenas were issued by the Florida Attorney General's office on April 12, 2026.

The players

Daniel Uthmeier

The Attorney General of Florida, who has accused an unnamed environmental nonprofit of trade law violations as part of a 'Climate Cartel' agenda.

Climate Cartel

An alleged coalition of environmental organizations that Uthmeier claims is trying to improperly influence the judicial system to advance a net-zero carbon emissions policy.

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What they’re saying

“'The Climate Cartel is trying to hijack our judicial system to accomplish their net-zero carbon agenda,'”

— Daniel Uthmeier, Florida Attorney General

What’s next

The environmental nonprofit has 30 days to comply with the subpoenas and provide the requested documents and communications to the Florida Attorney General's office.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing political battles over climate change policy, with accusations of improper influence and abuse of legal processes on both sides. It underscores the high stakes and charged nature of the debate around how to address global warming.