2026/7 On the Docket (SCOTUS Cases)
The Supreme Court of the United States just started their new session for 2926/7. There are several cases involving gun rights, and employment issues as well as administrative questions. Three cases I am interested in this session are
Suncor Energy (USA) vs The County Commissioners of Boulder County (C)). Boulder county is arguing the energy companies ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy should be held liable for climate related damages such as increased wildfire and flood costs and for allegedly misleading the public about fossil fuels' role in climate change. The question before the court is whether climate change lawsuits can proceed in state courts or whether federal law preempts them.
Then there is Johnson v. Congress which is a suit dealing with Congress trying to pass laws limiting veterans benefits that had already been promised.
And there are several individual cases against Trump for removing the Temporary Protection Status of 'a number of immigrant groups.
I am sure there will be several lawsuits coming before the Court if Trump tries in any way to interfere with the midterm elections.
Here is the Wikipedia List of the cases before this court.
Regarding, the Climate Change case, it is pretty well agreed fossil fuels contributed mightily to global warming. The case is very similar to the Tobacco lawsuits back in the late 90s, and the Oxycontin/Opioid lawsuits of 2019-2021.
I hope we can get some relief for the disasters perpetrated by fossil fuels/
Suncor Energy (USA) vs The County Commissioners of Boulder County (C)). Boulder county is arguing the energy companies ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy should be held liable for climate related damages such as increased wildfire and flood costs and for allegedly misleading the public about fossil fuels' role in climate change. The question before the court is whether climate change lawsuits can proceed in state courts or whether federal law preempts them.
Then there is Johnson v. Congress which is a suit dealing with Congress trying to pass laws limiting veterans benefits that had already been promised.
And there are several individual cases against Trump for removing the Temporary Protection Status of 'a number of immigrant groups.
I am sure there will be several lawsuits coming before the Court if Trump tries in any way to interfere with the midterm elections.
Here is the Wikipedia List of the cases before this court.
Regarding, the Climate Change case, it is pretty well agreed fossil fuels contributed mightily to global warming. The case is very similar to the Tobacco lawsuits back in the late 90s, and the Oxycontin/Opioid lawsuits of 2019-2021.
I hope we can get some relief for the disasters perpetrated by fossil fuels/
Comments
How many justices have received "hospitality" from the fossil fuel industry and their cheerleaders? I'm assuming Clarence Thomas at least.
Justice Alito recused himself because of his investments in fossil fuels.