The Supreme Court is back. These five cases could reshape American life
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The Supreme Court begins its new term on Monday. The justices have filled only part of their docket, with more cert grants still to come. It is not too early to predict another good term for defenders of the Constitution, thanks to an originalist majority that takes its text and history seriously. Here are five cases to watch closely.
1. Climate lawfare: Suncor Energy v. Commissioners of Boulder County
The term opens with a case that could end one of the left's most brazen lawfare campaigns — or drive prices at the pump even higher. Boulder, Colorado, is suing Suncor and ExxonMobil in state court under Colorado tort law, seeking gargantuan damages for the effects of global climate change...
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