# Supreme Court of the United States

Type: organization

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## Timeline

- **2027**: Final Ruling — Anticipated window for a landmark decision that will set the precedent for climate liability.
- **2026**: Oral Arguments — Expected timeframe for the Supreme Court to hear arguments from both sides.
- **2026-02-23**: SCOTUS Hearing — The Supreme Court agrees to hear oral arguments in the appeal, escalating the case to the highest level.
- **2026-02-23**: SCOTUS Intervention — The Supreme Court agrees to hear the industry's appeal on the jurisdictional question.
- **2024-06-10**: SCOTUS Petition — ExxonMobil and Suncor petition the U.S. Supreme Court to review the jurisdictional question.
- **2023-03-23**: 10th Circuit Ruling — The appeals court affirms that the case belongs in state court, rejecting the energy companies' jurisdictional arguments.
- **2021**: Jurisdictional Battles — Lower courts repeatedly rule that cases can proceed in state courts; companies appeal.
- **2018-04-17**: Lawsuit Filed — Boulder and San Miguel County file suit against ExxonMobil and Suncor in Colorado state court.
- **2017**: Initial Filings — Dozens of U.S. cities and states file lawsuits against oil majors in state courts.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### SCOTUS to Rule on Oil Industry's Shield Against Climate Litigation
2026-02-23 20:16:45 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a pivotal appeal from major oil and gas companies seeking to block dozens of climate change lawsuits filed by state and local governments. The ruling will determine whether these high-stakes cases proceed in state courts or are moved to federal jurisdiction, where they face a higher likelihood of dismissal.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/supreme-court-oil-gas-climate-lawsuits-jurisdiction

### SCOTUS to Rule on Boulder Climate Suit: A Watershed Moment for Big Oil Liability
2026-02-23 20:14:56 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 3

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal in a long-running climate liability lawsuit filed by the city and county of Boulder, Colorado. The ruling could determine whether dozens of similar local climate cases across the country can proceed in state courts or must be dismissed under federal law.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/scotus-boulder-climate-lawsuit-appeal

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