complaint

Youth Plaintiffs Filed Climate Lawsuit Against Montana Asserting Violations of State Constitutional Rights

Lawsuit seeking declaration of right under the Montana constitution to a stable climate system and to compel Montana to prepare and implement a remedial plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Held v. State

Litigation

Sabin

reply

Held v. State - reply

order

Montana Trial Court Denied State Defendants’ Motion to Stay Judgment Pending Appeal in Youth Plaintiffs’ Constitutional Climate Case

opposition

Held v. State - opposition

Held v. State - order

brief

Held v. State - brief

declaration

Held v. State - declaration

motion

Held v. State - motion

Montana Trial Court Ruled that State Law’s Restriction on Consideration of Climate Change Impacts Violated Youth Plaintiffs’ Constitutional Rights

findings of fact and conclusions of law

Held v. State - findings of fact and conclusions of law

Montana Trial Court Denies Summary Judgment on Claims that Statutory Provision Barring Consideration of Greenhouse Gases in Environmental Reviews Is Unconstitutional; Trial to Begin on June 12

motion to dismiss

Held v. State - motion to dismiss

motion for summary judgment

Held v. State - motion for summary judgment

expert report

Held v. State - expert report

press release

Held v. State - press release

Montana Court Allowed Youth Plaintiffs to Proceed with Constitutional and Public Trust Climate Claims

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