DOJ Signals Opposition To Youth Climate Plaintiffs’ High Court Petition

March 1, 2021
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is strongly urging a federal appellate court to reject a request by youth plaintiffs pursuing a constitutional climate change suit against the government that would clear a path to allow them to petition the Supreme Court to reinstate their case, signaling the Biden administration may not be willing to settle the matter or reverse its predecessor’s opposition. DOJ has also recently skipped an opportunity to reverse the Trump administration’s stance in support of oil companies...


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