Solicitor General’s Climate Briefs Fail to Represent U.S. Interests

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1 year ago

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The solicitor general filed **two briefs on climate change** cases on December 10, aiming to support ongoing state litigation.
Significantly, the briefs did not articulate the **U.S. government's interests**, which is essential when invited by the Supreme Court.
This omission could provide an opportunity for the **incoming Trump administration** to file an amended brief addressing key federal interests.
The briefs failed to cover critical aspects such as **national security, federal power, and interstate pollution**, leading to concerns over state authority.
Experts suggest that the **absence of analysis** in the current briefs weakens the Biden administration's position regarding climate litigation.

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