Fossil Fuel Suits in Question Before Supreme Court
Boulder's 2018 lawsuit alleges fossil fuel companies misled the public.
Similar state-law suits use consumer-protection and public-nuisance claims.
Defendants deny wrongdoing, arguing state suits can't resolve global issues.
City of Boulder claims states can address in-state climate harms.
Justice Department says Boulder's suit is barred by Constitution and Clean Air Act.
Supreme Court rejected fossil fuel industry's 2025 appeal in Hawaii.
Trump administration supported trial-blocking moves in Colorado.
3 hours ago