[MCN] Lighthiser v. Trump Info Session & Hearing

[Caitlyn Lewis]

Good afternoon! We wanted to share some upcoming news happening in Missoula
in September.


Following the success of the Held v. Montana case, Montana youth are at it
again - this time joining a national lawsuit against the Trump
administration’s anti-climate executive orders. We are so excited for the
opportunity to to support the Lighthiser v. Trump
<https://www.ourchildrenstrust.org/lighthiser-v-trump> team this Fall and
truly hope you’ll join us in whatever way you can! Families for a Livable
Climate is hosting a pre-hearing informational session with Our Children’s
Trust and Climate Smart Montana on September 10, before the hearing in
Missoula on September 16th and 17th. The hearing will be accompanied by
peaceful rallies both mornings and we ask that you please spread the word
to flood the sidewalks and courtroom with positive love and support. In
this email you’ll find information about the information session, the
hearing, RSVP
<https://ourchildrenstrust.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/ourchildrenstrust/event.jsp?event=907&>ing
for the rally, and an outreach toolkit
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GqP3T-C0Wm3mSk9u4msgaF3W3Wjd6130WLBubjD5OZU/edit?tab=t.0>
for your use!

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Lighthiser v. Trump – Informational Session

Event Date: Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
Time: 3:00PM-4:30PM

Schedule: 3:00PM-4:00PM online info session | 4:00-4:30 in-person
sign-making

In-person Location: Missoula Public Library | Cooper Room A

Organized by: Families for a Livable Climate, Our Children’s Trust, Climate
Smart Montana

Join us on September 10th for a hybrid event dedicated to the fight for
youth rights in the landmark Lighthiser v. Trump
<https://www.ourchildrenstrust.org/lighthiser-v-trump> case. This event
unpacks the lawsuit led by 22 courageous young Americans demanding
protection of their constitutional rights to life, health, and safety in
the face of aggressive federal fossil fuel expansion as they prepare
for hearing
in Missoula, MT September 16th and 17th.
<https://ourchildrenstrust.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/ourchildrenstrust/event.jsp?event=907&>


Hear from attorneys and Our Children’s Trust staff about the case, big
picture goals, and how to support the youth plaintiffs. Come with
questions.

RSVP HERE >> <https://livableclimate.nationbuilder.com/pre-trial_session>

Spread the word about the event >>
<https://livableclimate.org/events/2025/9/10/lighthiser-v-trump-informational-session-hybrid>

Lighthiser v. Trump Court Hearing
Event Dates: September 16–17th, 2025

Time: 7:15 am-9:00am (arrive and cheer on the team!) 9:00am - hearing
begins

Location: Russell Smith Federal Courthouse | 201 E. Broadway St. Missoula,
Montana


RSVP HERE
<https://ourchildrenstrust.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/ourchildrenstrust/event.jsp?event=907&>
>>

Outreach Toolkit >>
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GqP3T-C0Wm3mSk9u4msgaF3W3Wjd6130WLBubjD5OZU/edit?tab=t.0>

Flyer Here >>
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ylFoFnebsMB0AwGU6bGAdhKcydODXRC9/view?usp=sharing>

Youth are taking the Trump administration to court! For the first time
ever, a federal court will hear live testimony in a constitutional climate
case led by young people! The 22 youth plaintiffs in Lighthiser v. Trump
<https://www.ourchildrenstrust.org/lighthiser-v-trump> are challenging
three of President Trump’s executive orders that unleash fossil fuels,
block renewable energy, and suppress climate science.

During the two-day hearing, Judge Christensen will hear arguments and live
testimony from witnesses for the youth plaintiffs, the federal government,
and the states that have intervened to defend the Executive Orders,
including Montana, on two filings: a motion for preliminary injunction
filed by the youth plaintiffs asking the court to halt the implementation
of Executive Orders 14156, 14154, and 1426 until their case is decided, and
the federal and state governments’’ motions to dismiss the youths’ case.

JOIN US!

Join us on September 16 &17 from 7:15-9:00am outside the courthouse for a
peaceful rally to cheer on the brave youth plaintiffs as they walk into
history, standing up for their rights to life and liberty!

Then — let’s fill our courthouse and respectfully observe and honor our
democracy! Court begins promptly at 9:00am and can last until 5pm. Let’s
let these brave youth know that we stand with them in their quest for
justice to protect their constitutional rights.

To abide by courthouse and city rules, for the rally we’ll meet on the
sidewalk directly in front of the courthouse and then disperse to fill the
sidewalks surrounding the courthouse.

Please note: courtroom capacity is limited and seating will be first-come,
first-served. Arrive early if you’d like a seat inside! Please be
respectful of our federal court and court staff, be prepared with an ID,
and be ready to pass through security. Photography, video/audio recording
is prohibited. For more information, see the courthouse website
<https://www.mtd.uscourts.gov/information-visitors-and-witnesses>.

Our Main Goals:
We aim to gather as many people as possible outside the courthouse on both
hearing days to cheer on the youth plaintiffs and their attorneys as they
enter the courthouse, and show public support for their right to a safe and
healthy climate. We hope to fill the 50-person courtroom, but your presence
outside is just as important to demonstrate the significance of this case
(and with family and supporters needing seats, there may not be room for
every supporter to sit in the courtroom for the hearing).


Organized By: Families for a Livable Climate <https://livableclimate.org/>,
with coordination support from Our Children’s Trust, Public Justice, and
Montana partner groups

How You Can Help:

   -

   Attend in-person to support the plaintiffs—bring signs, friends, and
   your voice!
   -

   Call and email your state representatives to support congressional
   resolutions (S.Con.Res.18 and H.Con.Res.44) - The Children's Fundamental
   Rights to Life and a Stable Climate System. Read more >>
   <https://livableclimate.org/news/2025/8/5/rjhnhczpjigj5k7jjl4fuira55yhgv>


Your presence will make a difference—stand with the youth plaintiffs in
Missoula as they make climate justice history!!

-- 
*Caitlyn Lewis *(she/her)
Communications Director | Families for a Livable Climate
*Action is our hope.*
*Phone: *(208) 360-6565
*Email: *caitlyn at livableclimate.org
*Website:* livableclimate.org (Sign up
<https://livableclimate.nationbuilder.com/> for action alerts and news.)
Follow us on Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/livableclimate/> or
Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/familiesforalivableclimate/>!
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