February 26, 2026: Federal Government Files Answering Brief on Appeal

February 26, 2026: Federal Government Files Answering Brief on Appeal 

The federal government filed an answering brief urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to uphold the dismissal of the case. They argue that the youth plaintiffs lack standing, that their climate harms are not directly caused by the challenged executive orders, and that the courts do not have the authority to intervene in federal energy policy decisions.