POLITICO Energy Louisiana takes Chevron to the Supreme Court
Nov 17, 2025
Niina Farah, a reporter at POLITICO E&E News specializing in energy and environment, joins to unveil the complexities of the Louisiana v. Chevron case. Coastal communities are pushing back, alleging that Chevron failed to get proper drilling approvals, questioning accountability and venue choices. Farah dives into how this dispute could impact climate lawsuits across the U.S., highlighting the tension between state law and federal courts. The stakes are high, as the outcome may redefine how similar cases are handled in the future.
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State Versus Oil Companies Over Coastal Harm
- Louisiana and two parishes are suing Chevron and other oil majors over coastal destruction and alleged lack of state approvals.
- The dispute questions how far companies can shift complex environmental suits into federal courts for a friendlier venue.
Federal Venue Claim Hinges On Historical Argument
- Chevron and other companies argue the cases belong in federal court and cite wartime federal direction for early development.
- Louisiana and the parishes counter the claims and focus on harms after the state's 1978 law, emphasizing state enforcement authority.
Potential National Precedent On Venue
- The federal removal statute at issue could set a precedent affecting many climate and state-level environmental suits.
- The Supreme Court's decision may reshape where dozens of similar cases are heard nationwide.