In 2015, 21 young Americans filed a first-of-its-kind constitutional climate lawsuit against the U.S. government. Juliana v. United States challenges the U.S. government’s role in driving climate change as unconstitutional and seeks declaratory relief from federal fossil fuel policies that cause ongoing harm to children’s physical health and safety.
For nearly a decade, the Juliana 21 have asked the courts to hear their case and recognize and enforce their rights to life and a livable climate. And for nearly a decade, their own government has abused its power and misused the law to silence them.
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