Supreme Court to Decide If State Climate Lawsuits Against Energy Firms Can Proceed

By Erwin Chemerinsky · SCOTUSblog · 2026-09-22

SCOTUSblog reports that the Supreme Court will open its October 2026 Term by hearing arguments in Suncorp Energy, Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County. The justices must determine if federal statutes override the ability of local governments to sue fossil fuel producers

SCOTUSblog reports that the Supreme Court will open its October 2026 Term by hearing arguments in Suncorp Energy, Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County. The justices must determine if federal statutes override the ability of local governments to sue fossil fuel producers