Supreme court ruling delays climate litigation big oil has sought to thwart

Court seeks Biden administration's view as fossil fuel industry fights to avoid trial in lawsuits

The supreme court on Monday asked the Biden administration to weigh in on big oil's request to thwart litigation that could put them on the hook for billions of dollars.

The one-line order will delay the litigation from advancing to trial. It follows an unprecedented pressure campaign from far-right fossil fuel allies on the court.