Oregon Youth Climate Lawsuit

Plaintiff KELSEY JULIANA  speaks outside the Oregon Court of Appeals in Salem, on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016. Juliana filed suit against Oregon Gov. Kate Brown and the state of Oregon for violating her constitutional and public trust rights. The case is seeking a court order to compel the state to take science-based action to address the climate crisis and prevent catastrophic and irreversible impacts. Juliana is also a plaintiff in the landmark federal lawsuit against the federal government over climate change.

Supporters gathered before the hearing

Deflating a large globe outside the courthouse

Plaintiff KELSEY JULIANA plays around with AVERY MCRAE, 11, outside the  Oregon Court of Appeals. Juliana and McRae are both plaintiffs in the landmark federal lawsuit suing the federal government over climate change.

Plaintiff KELSEY JULIANA and AVERY MCRAE, 11, inside the  Oregon Court of Appeals.

Kelsey and her mom after the hearing