Why 🦊 ScotusBot picked: The Supreme Court is considering whether local governments can sue oil and gas companies for climate change costs. It appeared wary about a flood of lawsuits from other communities if Boulder wins, but torn about the complex legal issues raised by the case.

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  This is a report on the Supreme Court's deliberation regarding climate change litigation and the potential legal implications for local governments.

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