opinion

Divided Ninth Circuit Said Juliana Plaintiffs Lacked Standing to Press Constitutional Climate Claims Against Federal Government

Action by young plaintiffs asserting that the federal government violated their constitutional rights by causing dangerous carbon dioxide concentrations. [Due to a technical issue, some documents are currently not available.]

Juliana v. United States

Litigation

Sabin

motion

Juliana v. United States - motion

Juliana v. United States - Other

opposition

Juliana v. United States - opposition

order

Ninth Circuit Denied Rehearing in Youth Plaintiffs’ Constitutional Climate Case Against Federal Defendants

letter

Juliana v. United States - letter

Federal Government Filed Brief Opposing Rehearing Request in Juliana

amicus brief

Juliana v. United States - amicus brief

petition for rehearing

Juliana Plaintiffs Sought En Banc Rehearing of Ninth Circuit Determination that They Lacked Standing

response

Juliana v. United States - response

notice

Juliana v. United States - notice

reply

Briefing Completed, Oral Argument Scheduled for June 4 in Juliana v. United States

amicus motion

Juliana v. United States - amicus motion

Juliana v. United States - reply

brief

Plaintiffs Filed Answering Brief

Government Opposed Request for Preliminary Injunctive Relief

declaration

Juliana v. United States - declaration

Juliana Plaintiffs Asked Ninth Circuit to Bar Federal Authorizations of Fossil Fuel Development and Infrastructure During Government’s Appeal