Comprehensive guide to Political Question Doctrine cases, courts, and legal analysis.
The Sustainability Institute v. Donald Trump, decided by Fourth Circuit on January 21, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsui...
In re Fuel Industry Climate Cases, decided by California Court of Appeal on January 5, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case consolidated multiple lawsuits alleging that major oil and g...
State of Oregon v. Trump, decided by Ninth Circuit on December 29, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction sought ...
State of Oregon v. Trump, decided by Ninth Circuit on October 30, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals considered whether former President Trump could be sued ...
The City of New York v. Exxon Mobil Corp., decided by Second Circuit on October 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns whether the City of New York can sue major oil companie...
State of Rhode Island v. Trump, decided by First Circuit on September 11, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The First Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the District Court's denial of a motion...
Global Health Council v. Donald J. Trump (MOTION EN BANC ORDER), decided by D.C. Circuit on August 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The D.C. Circuit denied an en banc rehearing of its de...
Ali Hamza v. Khalifa Hifter, decided by Fourth Circuit on June 5, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to dismiss a complaint ...
In Re County Commissioners of Boulder County and City of Boulder, Plaintiffs: v. Suncor Energy USA, Inc.; Suncor Energy Sales, Inc.; Suncor Energy Inc.; and Exxon Mobil Corporation, Defendants:, decid...
Calvary Albuquerque v. Blinken, decided by Tenth Circuit on May 6, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Tenth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of Calvary Albuquerque's lawsuit...
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