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This is another devastating decision from the Supreme Court that impacts mothers and families – especially those living on the front lines near dirty, outdated energy plants.

“The Court has sided with polluters over the health of people and the planet. We will not let this stand,” said Keshia Sexton, director of organizing at Mothers Out Front.

“We are mothers, sisters, aunts, grandmothers – all working together because of our shared concern for the health of all children. As active members in our communities, we are going to work extra hard to make sure this decision does not stand in the way of progress on clean air and climate,” said Sexton, who is from Los Angeles.

Bobby Monacella, a leader in Mothers Out Front from Virginia, added, “This is a direct threat to those already most impacted by the climate crisis – Black, Indigenous, People of Color communities, those living closest to polluting infrastructure, and low-income families.”

Eliza Johnston, a founding member of Mothers Out Front in Somerville added, “This decision is a huge step backwards in the fight for a safe, just future for all children. The Supreme Court has awakened the fury and fight of hundreds of thousands of climate mothers with this unjust, pro-corporate, inherently racist ruling. Polluters be warned – the mothers are coming!”

Mothers Out Front is a growing grassroots movement of mothers, with more than 37,000 members and supporters. We build power together to push for stronger action on climate and environmental justice. With active chapters in California, Colorado, Kansas, Massachusetts, New York and Virginia, we will continue to build a force that is capable of standing up to polluters and ensuring a future for our children – not just for our own children but for all children.

— Mothers Out Front