Supreme Court unanimously overturns election panel’s ban on Arab parties
After rejecting Balad chief, judges say Ra'am, Joint List, its MK Ofer Cassif don't meet criteria on racist incitement, support for armed conflict against Israel to warrant ban The post Supreme Court unanimously overturns election panel’s ban on Arab parties appeared first on The Times of Israel .
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in a landmark climate case on Monday that could shape the future of state lawsuits targeting oil companies for damages caused by climate change. At stake are billions of dollars and dozens of cases brought by state and local governments, as they argue that they face mounting costs from climate change directly linked to the oil industry's products.
The case centers around whether federal law blocks such damage claims under state laws for the effects of interstate and global emissions. Specifically, the case involves litigation against Exxon and Suncor by the city and county of Boulder, filed in 2018. However, dozens of similar cases are currently active across states including California, Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts.
These cases allege that oil giants concealed risks or made deceptive statements, seeking damages for climate-related costs. The decision could have far-reaching implications, potentially affecting not just the oil industry but also other state climate policies aimed at tackling climate change.
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