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Supreme Court to hear bid by ExxonMobil and Suncor to move Boulder climate-damages case out of state court
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The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review a Colorado Supreme Court ruling that let Boulder and Boulder County pursue state-law tort claims against ExxonMobil and Suncor over alleged climate-change harms, a case with potential implications for similar lawsuits around the country.
President Donald Trump stated he is ready to nominate another Supreme Court justice if Justice Samuel Alito or Justice Clarence Thomas retires. The comments follow speculation about Alito's potential departure before midterm elections, amid his recent hospitalization. Senate Republicans say they would move to confirm a nominee quickly.