Montana climate case set for trial, testing state constitutional duty to protect environment

A lawsuit argued under Montana's state constitution could establish precedent for climate liability by asserting that the state has a duty to protect young people from climate impacts.

First covered Oct 26, 2026 · 1:15 AM PT · 2 articles · no longer in the live window

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Coverage

16d Grist Climate change rarely goes on trial. This one could be a landmark.

Primary sources

blogs.law.columbia.edu La Rose Heads to Trial: Key Issues in Canadian Climate Change Adjudication - Climate Law Blog — cited by 2 of the outlets above

westernlaw.org 2023.08.14 Held V. Montana Victory Order (westernlaw.org) — cited by 2 of the outlets above

laws-lois.justice.gc.ca THE CONSTITUTION ACTS 1867 to 1982 — cited by 2 of the outlets above

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Appeared in: 2026-10-26 (#2) · 2026-10-27 (#17)

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