Maine on Tuesday became the latest state to sue major oil companies including Exxon Mobil and BP and accuse them of deceiving the public about the role fossil fuels have played in causing climate change.

In a new lawsuit, the state’s attorney general claims oil companies deceived the public about fossil fuel products’ contributions to climate change.

Maine's Attorney General is taking big oil companies to court. He says it's because of decades of deceit that have resulted in the devastating consequences of climate change. Also read: Maine 72-hour waiting period for gun purchases violates 2nd Amendment,

Officials with the U.S. Department of Justice and the state of Maine say they have entered into a settlement that requires the state to increase community-based behavioral health services for children

The Justice Department says they sued Maine in September, following an investigation and a public letter of findings notifying Maine of the violation. The lawsuit alleged that Maine limited families’ access to behavioral health services for their children to live in the community.