The U.S. Supreme Court has requested the Biden administration to provide its opinion on a pair of climate change lawsuits involving Honolulu. These cases, Sunoco v. Honolulu and Shell v. Honolulu, aim to hold major oil and gas companies accountable for their contributions to climate change. The Supreme Court's request for the Solicitor General's input could influence whether the cases proceed. Notably, Justice Samuel Alito did not participate in the decision, likely due to his financial interests in the companies involved.
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The Supreme Court has asked the Biden administration to share its views in a pair of cases involving Honolulu's efforts to hold major oil and gas companies accountable for the impacts of climate change. https://t.co/f1hVnOMYXR
This morning, #SCOTUS asked for the Solicitor General's opinion as to whether certiorari is warranted in Hawaii climate cases (Sunoco v. Honolulu & Shell v. Honolulu). Of note: Alito did not participate (presumably because he owns stock in one or more of companies involved).