Youth are taking the Trump administration to court! For the first time ever, a federal court will hear live testimony in a constitutional climate case led by young people! The 22 youth plaintiffs in Lighthiser v. Trump are challenging three of President Trump’s executive orders that unleash fossil fuels, block renewable energy, and suppress climate science.

During the two-day hearing, Judge Christensen will hear arguments and live testimony from witnesses for the youth plaintiffs, the federal government, and the states that have intervened to defend the Executive Orders, including Montana, on two filings: a motion for preliminary injunction filed by the youth plaintiffs asking the court to halt the implementation of Executive Orders 14156, 14154, and 1426 until their case is decided, and the federal and state governments’’ motions to dismiss the youths’ case.


Join Us!
WHEN: September 17 | 7:15am
WHERE: Russell Smith Federal Courthouse, 201 E. Broadway, Suite 310, Missoula, MT 59802

ORGANIZED BY: Families for a Livable Climate, with coordination support from Our Children’s Trust, Public Justice, and Montana partner groups

Join us on September 17th from 7:15-9:00am outside the courthouse for a peaceful rally to cheer on the brave youth plaintiffs as they walk into history, standing up for their rights to life and liberty!