Summary
A federal judge in Montana dismissed a climate lawsuit filed by 22 young Americans against President Donald Trump. The judge ruled that the plaintiffs lacked the legal standing needed for the case, even though their evidence showed potential harm from Trump's energy policies.
Key Facts
- The lawsuit involved 22 young Americans aged 7 to 25.
- They challenged three energy executive orders by President Trump, arguing these policies violated their rights by worsening climate change.
- The judge acknowledged that the plaintiffs’ evidence showed harm, but the court couldn't provide a solution due to constitutional limits.
- The court stated that changes to climate policy should come from political branches, like Congress, not the judiciary.
- This case resembled another youth-led climate lawsuit, Juliana vs. United States, dismissed for similar reasons.
- The decision was favorably received by officials supporting Trump’s energy policies.
- The judge noted the urgency of climate issues but stressed they should be addressed by elected officials.
