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NewsGramcites Common DreamsApr 19, 2026Local News

Climate Defenders Warn GOP Immunity Bill Puts ‘Big Oil Above the Law’

Senator Ted Cruz introduced the Senate version of the bill to prohibit liability for energy companies against climate-related lawsuits.

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Republican lawmakers led by Senator Ted Cruz and Rep. Harriet Hageman introduced legislation to grant fossil fuel companies immunity from climate-related lawsuits. Critics argue the bill puts 'Big Oil above the law' while supporters claim it protects critical industries from 'leftist legal crusades.'

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