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US youth climate litigation regarding fossil fuel orders

Overview

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has declined to rehear Lighiser v. Trump, a constitutional lawsuit filed by 22 youth climate activists. The lawsuit challenged executive orders from the Trump administration intended to expand fossil fuel development and reduce permitting obstacles.

While the Montana District Court had previously recognized “overwhelming evidence” that climate change represents a “children’s health emergency,” the appellate court upheld a dismissal of the case on the grounds that the plaintiffs lacked legal standing. This decision prevents judicial review of the executive orders despite factual findings regarding projected increases in carbon dioxide emissions.

Entities

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals · Clean Air Task Force · Department of Defense · Our Children’s Trust · Trump administration

Timeline

2 days ago

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Ninth Circuit declines to rehear youth climate lawsuit against Trump fossil fuel orders
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals declined to rehear a lawsuit by 22 youth climate activists challenging Trump administration fossil fuel executive orders, citing a lack of standing.

Sources

catf.us · climatedepot.com · dailycaller.com · dailycallernewsfoundation.org · powerthefuture.com · publicjustice.net · truthout.org