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Appeals court tosses kids’ challenge to Trump energy orders

Appeals court tosses kids’ challenge to Trump energy orders

Summary

A U.S. appeals court dismissed a lawsuit filed by 22 young people against President Donald Trump’s energy policies. The court decided that federal judges cannot approve their request to block these policies, and that the young plaintiffs do not have the legal right to sue over claims that the policies harm their health and the environment.

Key Facts

  • The lawsuit was filed by 22 children and young adults.
  • They challenged President Trump’s executive orders on federal energy policy.
  • The case was heard by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.
  • The court ruled against the plaintiffs, saying judges can’t grant their requested action.
  • The court said the young people do not have the legal right to sue over the energy policies.
  • The plaintiffs claimed the policies endangered their health and the climate.
  • The court’s decision stops the lawsuit from moving forward.
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