Supreme Court justices are reportedly worried that a ruling in a climate tort case would open a "Pandora's box" of litigation, according to Law360 as noted in Above the Law's Morning Docket. The justices apparently fear compounding harms without a clear mechanism to control them, though the source offers a skeptical aside about that reasoning.
Separately, Judge James Ho complained about judges being accused of using their power to audition. The complaint appears aimed at critics who see certain judicial behavior as a bid for attention or advancement rather than a faithful application of the law.
Taken together, the two items illustrate a broader judicial unease: judges are mindful that their decisions and public statements can be read as politically motivated. The climate tort case raises questions about the Court's willingness to act on environmental harms, while Ho's remarks push back against the idea that judges are performing for future opportunities.