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Episode 50: Young People vs The Government

Episode 50: Young People vs The Government

FromBroken Law


Episode 50: Young People vs The Government

FromBroken Law

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Length:
53 minutes
Released:
May 17, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The effects of climate change will be felt the strongest by young people. Refusing to stand idly by, 21 young people have sued the U.S. Government for violating their constitutional right to a climate that sustains life. The lawsuit, Juliana v. United States, is detailed in the documentary "Youth v Gov," now available on Netflix. This week, Jeanne Hruska speaks with Julia Olson, the lead attorney in the case, about the lawsuit, the documentary, and the way forward for climate litigation more broadly. ----------------- Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host:  Guest: Jeanne Hruska, ACS Sr Advisor for Communications and Strategy Guest: Julia Olson, Executive Director and Chief Legal Counsel, Our Children's Trust Link: Juliana v. United States details and timeline Link: "A Climate-Lawsuit Dissent That Changed My Mind," by Robinson Meyer Link: Youth v Gov, documentary Visit the Podcast Website: Broken Law Podcast Email the Show: Podcast@ACSLaw.org Follow ACS on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of American Constitution Society 2022.
Released:
May 17, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Ever feel like the law is stacked against you? It probably is. Broken Law speaks truth to power in discussing how our laws and legal system serve the few at the expense of the many. This is where law meets real life. Hosted by the staff of the American Constitution Society, we reckon with the origins of our legal system, interview people on the frontlines of the progressive legal movement, and chat about necessary legal reforms to restore our democratic legitimacy and improve the lives of all people.