Here’s the deal: Just weeks ago, the Juliana 21 were headed to trial. But now, the DOJ is abusing emergency government powers to rip the case out of the normal legal process. Out of 40,000+ cases in front of the DOJ, these extreme legal tactics are only being used against ONE case: Juliana.
They’re doing this because they know that 169 youth plaintiffs are actively working alongside Our Children’s Trust to hold governments accountable, here and across the globe. The DOJ knows the youth’s voices are powerful. And they know the youth are WINNING, and that if the Juliana 21 are allowed to make their case, they will win too.
If the DOJ succeeds, the Juliana 21 won’t be heard in open court. If we succeed, the Juliana 21 will go to trial and they will win—and force the United States, the BIGGEST contributor to climate change in the world, to make systemic change and phase out fossil fuels. They will win long-lasting protection of their constitutional rights that no politician can undo.
You can help us—your voice is needed NOW. Tell the Biden Administration and the DOJ: We demand the Juliana 21 be heard at trial.