Supreme Court begins term with a major climate case.
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First reportAP News · 5 Oct, 04:10Z
Latest reportThe New York Times · 5 Oct, 21:50Z
Span18 hours · 1.2h between reports on average
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Why it matters
What
The Supreme Court began its term with a major climate case.
Why
The case matters because its outcome could shape federal climate policy.
Watch
Watch for further proceedings and the Court's eventual decision.
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Summary
- Court to decide key immigration cases on detention and third-country deportations.
- Administration allowed fast-tracked third-country deportations while cases review proceeds.
- Detention case could limit bond rights for noncitizens who entered illegally.
- Climate case could affect state-law climate damages suits against oil majors.
- Court to hear cases on religious land-use, military benefits in divorce, and later gun bans.
Summary
- The Supreme Court opens a new term to hear Boulder County's climate lawsuit against Suncor Energy and ExxonMobil.
- Companies argue federal law prevents state courts from hearing the case; the court will rule on jurisdiction and preemption.
- If decided for Boulder, the case could proceed in state court and impact other environmental suits nationwide.
- Experts say this could determine the fate of future climate litigation against fossil fuel firms.
- Rally planned outside the Court; a ruling is expected next summer.