What is the central legal argument made by Texas AG Paxton and the coalition of Republican attorneys general in their friend-of-the-court brief?

The Republican attorneys general, led by Texas AG Ken Paxton, argue in their amicus brief for states' inherent common law authority to protect public interests and natural resources—specifically in addressing PFAS contamination—regardless of prior settlements, asserting that such authority cannot be extinguished by private agreements between companies like Chemours and DuPont and other parties.

Which lawsuit are the 10 Republican state attorneys general supporting, and what is its current procedural status?

They are supporting North Carolina Democratic Attorney General Jeff Jackson's lawsuit against Chemours and DuPont concerning environmental contamination, particularly PFAS, and the case is scheduled for oral arguments before the North Carolina Supreme Court on September 15.

Texas AG Paxton Leads GOP Coalition Supporting Lawsuit Against Chemours

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton leads a coalition of Republican attorneys general supporting a lawsuit against Chemours and DuPont regarding PFAS contamination. The case addresses states' authority to pursue environmental claims beyond prior settlements ahead of September oral arguments.

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