The Juliana v. United States lawsuit, filed in 2015 by Our Children's Trust on behalf of 21 young plaintiffs, concluded without a trial after facing ten years of opposition from the federal government. The lawsuit claimed the U.S. government violated the constitutional rights of youth through support for fossil fuels. In March 2024, the Supreme Court upheld a lower court’s decision to dismiss the case. However, the case has fueled a broader youth climate movement and inspired other successful lawsuits, indicating ongoing momentum in the struggle for climate justice.
"It's the end of the case, but it's not the end of the movement," said Michael Burger, emphasizing the ongoing influence of youth-led climate litigation after the Juliana case's dismissal.
The Juliana v. United States lawsuit highlighted the federal government's support of fossil fuels as a violation of youths’ constitutional rights, sparking a broader climate change movement.
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