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Youth Climate Plaintiffs Seek Ninth Circuit Revival of Trump Suit

5/20/2026

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Eva Lighthiser and 22 other youth plaintiffs are seeking to reinstate their lawsuit against U.S. President Donald Trump in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
She balances college coursework while leading the nationwide climate case.
Lighthiser mentors younger plaintiffs, creating a supportive community that eases the litigation’s emotional strain.
Legal scholar Pat Parenteau warns the suit may be seen as judicial overreach, lowering its chances at the Supreme Court.

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Eva Lighthiser and 22 other youth plaintiffs are seeking to reinstate their lawsuit against U.S. President Donald Trump in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
She balances college coursework while leading the nationwide climate case.
Lighthiser mentors younger plaintiffs, creating a supportive community that eases the litigation’s emotional strain.
Legal scholar Pat Parenteau warns the suit may be seen as judicial overreach, lowering its chances at the Supreme Court.