The recent Held v. Montana decision recognized the the right of young people to a safe climate and used this human entitlement as a foundation for pursuing essential environmental protections. In striking down harmful government action threatening the environmental rights of the Held v. Montana plaintiffs, the case demonstrated the legal power that comes when we recognize environmental protection as […]
This week marked a historic environmental law decision that will influence courts nationwide. Held vs. Montana concluded with victory for 16 young plaintiffs who sued the state for failing to protect their constitutional right to a healthy environment. Montana First Judicial District Court Judge Kathy Seeley ruled that the state of Montana must consider how its actions and regulations affect […]