Trial of the Millennium

Supporters gather outside of the federal courthouse in Eugene, Ore., on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 before a case management hearing in the landmark Juliana v. United States climate change lawsuit. The non-profit Our Children's Trust is representing 21 youth between the ages of 9 and 21 who are suing the United States government on constitutional grounds over their right to a stable climate system. During the hearing the federal judge said the case is moving towards trail early in 2018.

Our Children's Trust lead attorney JULIA OLSON hugs plaintiff TIA HATTON before the hearing.

Youth Plaintiff AVERY MCRAE autographs a sign with her picture on it before the hearing.

Supporter NANCY WALLACE holds signs with images of youth plaintiffs before a case management hearing in the landmark Juliana v. United States climate change lawsuit outside the federal courthouse in Eugene. 

Youth plaintiff KELSEY JULIANA poses for a selfie with a supporter.

Youth plaintiffs, from left, JACOB LEBEL, KIRAN OOMMEN, and TIA HATTON.

Youth plaintiff TIA HATTON on the steps of the federal courthouse.

A supporter arrives with her world globe at the courthouse.

Plaintiff ALEX LOZNAK speaks to supporters before the start of the hearing.

Youth plaintiff AVERY MCRAE speaks before the hearing.

Plaintiff KELSEY JULIANA reacts on the steps of the courthouse after the hearing.