Youth, scientists, argue for court to halt Trump executive orders 'unleashing' fossil fuel industry
MISSOULA — For the second time in two years a youth-led lawsuit challenging the government’s role in climate change is seeing the inside of a Montana courtroom — this time with more plaintiffs and Democratic political consultant John Podesta as a key witness.
Twenty-two youth are suing the Trump administration over the president’s executive orders aimed at supporting the fossil fuel industry, curbing renewable energy and suppressing climate science.
“This case asks a fundamental question: Does the United States Constitution guard against abuses of power by executive order that deprive children and youths of their fundamental rights to life and liberty?” Julia Olsen, founder of the law firm Our Children’s Trust and lead attorney for the plaintiffs said in her opening remarks. “The three executive orders the plaintiffs challenge prioritize pollution over protections for the most vulnerable Americans.”
Tuesday in federal district court in Missoula, Olsen argued that Judge Dana Christensen should temporarily halt the Trump administration’s executive orders.
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