Tobacco Companies Can Pick Their Courts

In a June 2025 ruling, the Supreme Court made it clear companies can now file lawsuits in any federal court across the country, regardless of location. This decision allows companies to strategically file lawsuits in the most tobacco-friendly federal circuit courts nationwide, rather than being limited to their own courts.

While this legal maneuvering doesn't change the scientific evidence showing that flavored vapes contain dangerous chemicals like formaldehyde and are specifically designed to addict young users, public health advocates warn this strategy could create significant delays in implementing life-saving tobacco regulations. Here’s what you need to know.