Americas > Youth coalition sue Trump administration over “unleashing” fossil fuels in constitutional climate case

Youth coalition sue Trump administration over “unleashing” fossil fuels in constitutional climate case

Published 00:37 on May 30, 2025  /  Last updated at 00:37 on May 30, 2025  / /  Americas, US

A group of 22 youth from across the US filed a constitutional lawsuit on Thursday, alleging that a number of recent executive orders (EOs) issued by President Donald Trump violate their fundamental rights by expanding fossil fuel development while suppressing climate science.
A group of 22 youth from across the US filed a constitutional lawsuit on Thursday, alleging that a number of recent executive orders (EOs) issued by President Donald Trump violate their fundamental rights by expanding fossil fuel development while suppressing climate science.


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