Americas > Federal court sends Native American climate lawsuit back to Washington state court

Federal court sends Native American climate lawsuit back to Washington state court

Published 21:30 on March 28, 2025  /  Last updated at 21:30 on March 28, 2025  / /  Americas, US

A US federal judge has ruled that two climate lawsuits filed by Native American Tribes against several fossil fuel corporations must be returned to state court in Washington, rejecting arguments that the cases fall under federal jurisdiction.
A US federal judge has ruled that two climate lawsuits filed by Native American Tribes against several fossil fuel corporations must be returned to state court in Washington, rejecting arguments that the cases fall under federal jurisdiction.


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