Montana youth activists who won landmark climate case push for court enforcement
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- In a landmark ruling, a Montana judge found in favor of 16 youth plaintiffs in the case Held v Montana, determining that state officials violated their constitutional rights by promoting fossil fuels. The Montana Supreme Court upheld this decision in late 2024, but recent state laws contradict the ruling, prompting the plaintiffs to seek enforcement from the court.
- This development highlights the ongoing struggle between state legislation and environmental advocacy, as the youth activists aim to hold officials accountable for their actions that undermine climate protections, potentially setting a precedent for similar cases nationwide.
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