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9th Circuit Dismisses Youth Climate Suit, Upholds Trump Orders

6/3/2026

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The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed the lawsuit by young plaintiffs, upholding President Donald Trump’s three anti-climate orders because the suit only speculated about future agency actions.
Julia Olson of Our Children’s Trust said the decision closes courts to children fighting for survival and forces separate filings.
Dan Snyder of Public Justice warned the ruling ignores a children’s health emergency as the administration’s actions dramatically increase greenhouse-gas emissions.

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The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed the lawsuit by young plaintiffs, upholding President Donald Trump’s three anti-climate orders because the suit only speculated about future agency actions.
Julia Olson of Our Children’s Trust said the decision closes courts to children fighting for survival and forces separate filings.
Dan Snyder of Public Justice warned the ruling ignores a children’s health emergency as the administration’s actions dramatically increase greenhouse-gas emissions.