Neil Gorsuch is poised to play a key role in the upcoming week when the Supreme Court is expected to issue its ruling in the case West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency, a case that could severely limit the federal government’s authority to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from power plants.
The landmark Supreme Court decision gives the five tribes a say over oil and gas wells, refineries, and pipelines — including those running to the Cushing hub of the Keystone XL, legal experts say.
With the Senate poised to confirm another judicial nominee, President Trump is on the verge of officially filling all of the nation's vacant circuit court seats, securing a lasting legacy.
