A group of 22 young plaintiffs is suing former President Donald Trump, claiming that his executive orders promoting fossil fuel development are unconstitutional and harmful to their health and future. These orders, enacted at the beginning of his presidency, are said to prioritize fossil fuels over environmental concerns, directly challenging efforts to combat climate change. The youth, aged between 7 and 25, draw on past legal victories to increase the likelihood of success in this pivotal case known as Lighthiser v. Trump, filed in Montana.
Trump's fossil fuel orders are a death sentence for my generation. I'm not suing because I want to - I'm suing because I have to. My health, my future, and my right to speak the truth are all on the line.
The youth plaintiffs have taken part in similar lawsuits before and won. Now, they're using the lessons learned in previous fights to improve their odds of success.
We're fighting back with the Constitution. The plaintiffs argue Trump's actions directly prioritize fossil fuels at the expense of their future.
The lawsuit challenges Trump's executive orders to 'unleash' fossil fuel development, labeling them as unconstitutional and harmful to the next generation.
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