Climate preemption: SCOTUS sets Suncor as first argument of next term

SCOTUS announced Suncor (climate preemption) as the first case of the October 2026 term. The case will determine whether state nuisance claims against oil companies are preempted by federal law. Trump administration filed an unsolicited brief urging preemption, and recusal calls have been made. This is a major separation-of-powers and environmental law fight. New: SCOTUSblog roundup confirms Suncor as first argument, also covers Genalo and Salazar. New: October docket also includes Genalo v. Black (immigration detention), Beaird (sentencing), Anderson v. Intel, St. Mary Catholic Parish (religious preschool).