Young Americans demand court halt Trump’s biggest rollbacks of pollution protections
Young Americans are urging a court to stop the Trump administration's rollback of pollution protections. They argue that the repeal of the 2009 endangerment finding threatens their constitutional rights to life and liberty. The lawsuit claims that the changes will lead to significant increases in greenhouse gas emissions and irreversible harm to public health.
- ▪Eighteen American youth filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for rolling back pollution protections.
- ▪The plaintiffs argue that the repeal infringes on their constitutional rights, including life and liberty.
- ▪The lawsuit seeks to halt the repeal of greenhouse gas standards, claiming it could result in an additional gigaton of CO2 emissions.
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Heavy traffic fills multiple lanes of a freeway in Los Angeles, California, in February. Photograph: Apu Gomes/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenHeavy traffic fills multiple lanes of a freeway in Los Angeles, California, in February. Photograph: Apu Gomes/Getty ImagesDemocracy, climate and justiceTrump administrationYoung Americans demand court halt Trump’s biggest rollbacks of pollution protectionsSuit says administration is impinging on rights to life and liberty by worsening planet-warming and toxic pollutionDemocracy, climate and justice is supported byAbout this contentDharna NoorWed 20 May 2026 16.04 EDTLast modified on Wed 20 May 2026 16.05 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleEighteen American youth are demanding that a court immediately halt the Trump administration’s repeal of…
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