US temporarily stops youth climate lawsuit days before trial
October 19, 2018
SEATTLE (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday temporarily blocked a high-profile climate change lawsuit brought by young activists who accuse the federal government of violating their constitutional rights with policies that have caused a dangerous climate.
Chief Justice John Roberts signed an order freezing the trial that was set to start in 10 days in federal court in Oregon until lawyers for the young people provide a response and the high court issues another order.
It marked a victory for the government, which under the Obama and Trump administrations has tried unsuccessfully for y...
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