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Young Plaintiffs Appeal Dismissal of Trump Climate Lawsuit

4/14/2026

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The 22 young people appeal the dismissal of their lawsuit against U.S. President Donald Trump over his energy executive orders, alleging constitutional rights violations from promoting fossil fuels and worsening climate change.
Attorney Julia Olson represents the plaintiffs, arguing Trump acted without legal authority.
The Justice Department backs dismissal; the Ninth Circuit reviews Lighthiser v. Trump after a federal judge dismissed it as too broad.

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The 22 young people appeal the dismissal of their lawsuit against U.S. President Donald Trump over his energy executive orders, alleging constitutional rights violations from promoting fossil fuels and worsening climate change.
Attorney Julia Olson represents the plaintiffs, arguing Trump acted without legal authority.
The Justice Department backs dismissal; the Ninth Circuit reviews Lighthiser v. Trump after a federal judge dismissed it as too broad.