Youth v. Trump: Children's Climate Rights Resolution Press Conference!
Start: Wednesday, July 16, 2025•12:00 PM
Youth are leading once again by taking on the Trump administration and its anti-clean energy and anti-climate science directives that attack our children, our scientific institutions, the rule of law, and our democracy. Leadership is urgently needed to address today’s climate emergency, NOT an energy emergency, that burdens children with a lifetime of hardship!
Event Details:
What: Press Conference and Youth-led Action
When: Wednesday, July 16 at 12:00 PM EDT
Where: Senate Swamp, U.S. Capitol Grounds, Washington, D.C. (the paved bricked square in the grassy area in front of the Senate steps)
Why: To introduce a congressional resolution recognizing children’s rights to life and a stable climate system — and to support youth suing the Trump administration over its dangerous fossil fuel executive orders.
RSVP TODAY!
Can't attend in person? Watch the livestream on @youthvgov IG or TikTok account.
Hear From:
- Youth plaintiffs in Lighthiser v. Trump – the only constitutional lawsuit against Trump’s anti-climate executive orders
- Members of Congress
- Attorneys from Our Children’s Trust, Mat dos Santos, Co-Executive Director and General Counsel, and Liz Lee, Government Affairs Staff Attorney
- Youth climate leaders, including Lake Liao of the Capitol Hill Academy
What to Expect:
- A powerful youth-led action, not your average press conference
- Speeches from youth plaintiffs, lawmakers, legal experts, and partners
- An intergenerational crowd rallying for climate justice
Take Action:
- RSVP now and bring your friends, family, and classmates
- Wear blue to show solidarity
- Arrive early to grab posters and get loud
- Read the resolution text and fact sheet: HERE
- Urge your legislators to cosponsor the resolution: HERE
Cohosted By:
Bay Area-System Change not Climate Change, Bike4Peace, Capitol Hill Academy, Chesapeake Climate Action Network, Climate Diet, Franciscan Justice Circle Mid-Hudson Valley, NY, Kauai Climate Action Coalition, OneGreenThing, Our Children's Trust, Our Revolution Hawaii, Pax Christi Hudson Valley, NY, The Held Foundation, Third Act DC & VA, 350 Colorado, 350 Hawaii, 350 Humboldt, 350 MoCo, Unitarian Universalist Association, Zero Hour
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