Courts are not political branches of government; one of the basic rules of jurisprudence is that courts should not get involved in deciding something that's really up to the elected branches. (law.stackexchange.com)
«Where political branches of governments have failed us, these youth are bringing landmark actions in their state and federal courts to secure the legally binding right to a healthy atmosphere and stable climate, in accordance with current science, for the benefit of all present and future generations.» (westernwire.net)
The political branches of government claim legitimacy by election, judges by reason. (lawsitesblog.com)