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Hi friends,

Last Friday, we received ([link removed]) a split 3-2 decision from the Alaska Supreme Court in Sagoonick v. State of Alaska. Over a powerful dissent from Justices Maassen and Carney, a narrow majority of the Court – including two retired Justices – denied the Alaska youth plaintiffs their right to their day in court to show how the State’s policy of promoting fossil fuels is harming them in violation of their constitutional rights. This ruling is a denial of justice, but it is not the end of the road for our young plaintiffs.

Indeed, the tide is turning and the dissents are rising. And our attorneys are already taking next steps in this case: on Monday, attorneys for the Sagoonick youth plaintiffs will file a petition for rehearing with the Alaska Supreme Court, requesting that the Court revisit its narrow decision and allow the youth’s claims to proceed to trial. This will be the first step of many in our continued quest to secure climate justice for Alaskan youth!
Alaskan children play basketball in winter (Photo by Robin Loznak)
Join Us on Wednesday!
Join us online next Wednesday, February 9th, to discuss Friday’s decision, hear why we are optimistic, and learn about the petition for rehearing and other next steps our attorneys and youth plaintiffs may take going forward. Hear from some of the youth plaintiffs and learn how you can help support these 16 young Alaskans as they continue the fight to protect their right to a safe climate!

WHAT: Climate Justice Continues: Next Steps in Alaska
WHEN: Wednesday, February 9th at 4:00-5:00pm AKST / 5:00-6:00pm PST / 6:00-7:00pm MST / 7:00-8:00pm CST / 8:00-9:00pm EST
WHERE: Register to join us online here! ([link removed])

Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to these young plaintiffs. With your support, we won’t stop until we achieve justice for them and all young people in Alaska!

In solidarity,

The Team at Our Children’s Trust

P.S. Don't forget to also join us ([link removed]) on Monday when we announce trial dates for Held v. State of Montana - kicking off a countdown to the first children's climate trial in U.S. history!


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