Water Wars at Supreme Court: ‘It’s Only Going to Get Worse’

The U.S. Supreme Court kicks off its new term next month with a unique “original jurisdiction” water dispute—the likes of which could become more common as the climate changes.

Straight to Justices: The justices are set to hear Texas v. New Mexico, virtually, on their first day of oral arguments Oct. 5. Original jurisdiction cases go straight to the high court, rather than working their way through lower benches first.

Get Used to It: Scholars say the court will have to get used to wading into interstate water conflicts, as climate change triggers extreme weather and stresses shared resources. ...