Youth climate case gains congressional backing
Dozens of U.S. lawmakers have backed 21 youth plaintiffs in a landmark climate lawsuit against the federal government.
As many as 43 members of Congress urged the Supreme Court to allow the case, Juliana v. United States, to proceed.
Filed in 2015, the lawsuit argues federal policies harm citizens by contributing to climate change.
The administrations of presidents Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and Joe Biden have opposed the case.
After a dismissal by the 9th Circuit Court last year, the plaintiffs filed a new petition, citing their constitutional right to challenge government policies.
The lawmakers, led by Sen. Jeff Merkley and Rep. Jan Schakowsky, argued the dismissal threatens key legal protections.
The case highlights growing efforts to hold governments and corporations accountable for climate action.
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