While SCOTUS has original jurisdiction over disputes between states, historically they sometimes do not accept these suits. For example, in 2016 Nebraska and Oklahoma sued Colorado concerning marijuana legalization. The court voted 6-2 not to take the case, without explanation. Thomas and Alito dissented, saying the Court should have taken the case.
While SCOTUS has original jurisdiction over disputes between states, historically they sometimes do not accept these suits. For example, in 2016 Nebraska and Oklahoma sued Colorado concerning marijuana legalization. The court voted 6-2 not to take the case, without explanation. Thomas and Alito dissented, saying the Court should have taken the case.