Supreme Court opens term, hears Boulder County climate liability case

The Supreme Court began its new term on Monday with oral arguments in Suncor Energy v. County Commissioners of Boulder County, an appeal over whether Boulder County, Colorado can sue Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy for damages tied to climate change. The case will decide whether federal law bars the lawsuit and could affect similar suits by other localities against oil companies. The term also includes cases on immigration, gun control and religious freedom.