Montana kids win historic climate lawsuit – here's why it could set a powerful precedent
- Written by Amber Polk, Assistant Professor of Law, Florida International University
The young plaintiffs in Held v. State of Montana, ages 5 to 22, walk to the courthouse with their lawyer.William Campbell/Getty ImagesSixteen young Montanans who sued their state over climate change emerged victorious on Aug. 14, 2023, from a first-of-its-kind climate trial.
The case, Held v. State of Montana, was based on allegations that state...





