Why is everything an emergency?

The U.S. Supreme Court is facing a wave of emergency appeals this year, many on the so-called "shadow docket" where critical decisions are made without full briefings or arguments.

When Congress passes poorly written legislation the inevitable consequence is to clog up the nations’ courts. If we want to see real, lasting action on climate change, we can’t rely on the courts to fix legislative mistakes. At Bipartisan Climate Fund, we’re supporting members of Congress who work to get it right the first time, focusing on smart, bipartisan legislation that leaves far less room for misinterpretation. READ MORE