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Supreme Court Shifts Louisiana Coastline Case to Federal Court

4/17/2026

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The Supreme Court ruled 8-0 in favor of the oil and gas industry, moving Louisiana's eroding coastline dispute from state to federal court.
The justices said lawsuits against oil producers should be heard federally due to their World War II-era contracts.
Justice Samuel Alito recused himself from the case due to a financial interest in ConocoPhillips.

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The Supreme Court ruled 8-0 in favor of the oil and gas industry, moving Louisiana's eroding coastline dispute from state to federal court.
The justices said lawsuits against oil producers should be heard federally due to their World War II-era contracts.
Justice Samuel Alito recused himself from the case due to a financial interest in ConocoPhillips.