Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Major Climate Change Liability Case

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on October 5, 2026, in *Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County*. The case addresses whether federal law preempts state-level lawsuits seeking to hold energy producers financially liable for climate change adaptation costs and alleged deceptive marketing practices. Justice Samuel Alito recused himself from the case.