A major climate change case is among the first to be heard in the new Supreme Court term. Energy companies are trying to block dozens of lawsuits that seek to hold them liable for damage related to climate change. The case involves billions of dollars and originates from Boulder, Colorado, where local officials want the industry to help pay for disaster costs linked to climate change.

The companies, including Suncor and ExxonMobil, argue that lawsuits are not the way to address the global issue. They have the support of the Trump administration, which shares their view. Further details on the case and the Supreme Court's agenda are available.

The new term also includes cases on immigration and gun rights, in addition to the climate change and religious rights cases.