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Mat dos Santos

@matds.bsky.social
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Lawyer, writer and leader @youthvgov. On the board of @LatinoNetwork and @chosenfamilylawcenter. Thoughts and posts are my own. linktr.ee/matds

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 31/07/2026
Federal judges say they are losing faith in the Justice Department’s trustworthiness, legal scholars say. “Judges simply don't believe the representations that are being made by United States attorneys,” one former federal judge said.
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Federal Judges Chastise Trump’s Justice Department for “Unlawful,” “Unethical” and “Unseemly” Conduct
ProPublica reviewed hundreds of cases in which judges criticized the actions of federal prosecutors. In many, judges expressed frustration that they can no longer take the government at its word.
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pnwpolicyangel aka Angelita 👼 @pnwpolicyangel.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
I haven’t formally endorsed anyone yet but I have my eye on folks that seem cool, and Brandon is one of them! Many orgs won’t even talk to you till you’ve reached 250 donors so if you live in Portland and have $5, throw it to a good candidate. Democracy means giving more ppl a chance for ur vote
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Mat dos Santos @matds.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
The U.S. has protected fossil fuels at the expense of its children for decades. Today, with our help, those children are fighting back in the Inter-American human rights system. 🌍✊ @youthvgov.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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US is violating human rights laws by backing fossil fuels, say young activists in new petition
Petition says that US government’s protection of fossil fuel interests has put people in harm’s way
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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 15/08/2025
Help bring State Court Report to @sxswedu.com. Vote for our panel, "How State Constitutions Empower and Protect Youth," featuring @lwvus.bsky.social CEO Celina Stewart, @aclu.org's Harper Seldin, and @youthvgov.bsky.social's Julia Olson. Click the link to vote: bit.ly/47pILS1.
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Our Children’s Trust @youthvgov.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
🚨In partnership with @midwestadvocates.bsky.social, we filed a constitutional climate lawsuit on behalf of young Wisconsinites to hold their legislature and PSC accountable for unconstitutional laws that worsen climate change and violate their rights. Spread the word: bit.ly/wi-toolkit1
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Mat dos Santos @matds.bsky.social · 10/08/2025
I was terrified to step into an Executive Director role for so many reasons: Imposter syndrome, anxiety about failing, just worried about being too queer. Thx @amandalitman.bsky.social for this great book. Straightforward, smart, and laid out in a way that makes sense for my busy, distracted brain.
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Our Children’s Trust @youthvgov.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
🎬 The award-winning doc We Are Guardians hits theaters! Join us in Portland for the premiere on June 17, 7pm at Cinema 21. Stay after for a convo with the filmmakers + @matds.bsky.social, Our Children’s Trust Co-Exec Director. Get tix: bit.ly/WeAreGuardiansInPortland
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Our Children’s Trust @youthvgov.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Honored to join the EMA Impact Summit! Our Co-ED @matds.bsky.social, along with youth plaintiffs Genesis & Kalālapa, spoke on the Generation Change panel—spotlighting youth-led climate litigation, major wins, and the fight for a livable future. Thanks, @green4ema.bsky.social, for having us!
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Mat dos Santos @matds.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
Thank you for supporting @youthvgov.bsky.social cases over the years. You made this happen! 🌎⚖️
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Mat dos Santos @matds.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
🚨 Victory for the planet! 🌍 The Montana Supreme Court has ruled in favor of protecting our climate and our future. This is a new beginning for Montana, ensuring a sustainable future powered by solar, wind, and water, rather than outdated extractive industries. 🌿 #RenewableEnergy #MontanaFuture
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Mat dos Santos @matds.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Spent the morning with @alohatreealliance caring for newly planted native trees in the beautiful Kuli'ou'ou Valley. It was pure magic connecting with the forest and building a sense of community. #ForestEcosystems
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Mat dos Santos @matds.bsky.social · 16/02/2024
“Blocking this case from moving forward the Biden administration is not only stifling the voices of a young bloc of voters he'll need to win reelection in November, he is also preventing critical evidence of fossil fuel misdeeds for making its way to the public.” prismreports.org/2024/02/15/w...
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Why does ‘the first climate president’ fear a group of kids
President Biden and preceding administrations have stopped Juliana v. United States of America from going to court because the evidence in the climate case could upend our reliance on oil and gas
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Mat dos Santos @matds.bsky.social · 13/12/2023
Our client Claire received the Earth Award from TIME on Tuesday after she helped secure victory in a landmark climate case earlier this year. Watch her acceptance speech; you’ll understand why working with her was a highlight as we prepared for trial in Montana. time.com/6344158/a-ye...
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Mat dos Santos @matds.bsky.social · 11/12/2023
“Ignored, overlooked, and undervalued” - Kids in California sued the US EPA for discrimination. Text JUSTICE to 66866 to get updates about the case. #YouthvGov amp.cnn.com/cnn/2023/12/...
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A group of California children sue EPA in federal court, alleging it allows climate pollution to con...
A group of 18 California children – ranging in ages from 8 to 17 – has filed a new constitutional climate case in federal court against the US Environmental Protection Agency, alleging it has harm...
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