Court and Environment Protection in USA

Abstract

Introduction: The article discusses one of the essential problems the global community faces that demands international solutions – environmental protection. Environmental policies have become one of the important government functions in industrialized countries, and are needed to be carried out by all branches of power. The judicial branch is one of them. Theoretical Basis. Methods. The theoretical basis of the research is the works of scientists of the political and legal systems of Russia and the United States. The author used a comparative analysis of Russian and American court practices relating to environmental protection. Results. There are two separate and parallel court systems in the United States, Federal and State. US environmental law includes statutes and regulations (written laws by legislative and executive branches) and common law (precedent law through judicial decisions). The structure and practice of the American court systems is of interest and potential use to Russian scholars and professionals. Discussion and Conclusion. Legal actions in court are essential to ensure compliance with the law, environmental protection, and safeguarding of the constitutional right of citizens to live in a safe and healthy environment as an indispensable part of the quality of life.