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flag Republicans push federal laws to block climate lawsuits against oil companies, citing tobacco and gun industry precedents.

flag US Republicans are pushing to shield major oil companies from climate-related lawsuits, mirroring tactics used in tobacco litigation, as such cases advance in state courts. flag The Trump administration has sued states like New York and Vermont to block "polluter pays" laws, while the Justice Department urged the Supreme Court to intervene in a Colorado case allowing Boulder County to sue Suncor Energy. flag Conservative legal figures support federal preemption, citing a 2005 gun industry immunity law, though the Court has so far declined to halt the cases. flag A recent D.C. appropriations bill would prevent the city from enforcing environmental consumer protection laws against fossil fuel companies. flag Outcomes remain mixed, with some cases dismissed and others proceeding. flag Environmental advocates and local governments warn that limiting legal access undermines democracy and accountability, especially as communities face escalating climate impacts.

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