ExxonKnews
May 5, 2026
The Trump administration is suing the state of Minnesota to try to stop its consumer fraud lawsuit against ExxonMobil, the American Petroleum Institute, and Koch Industries, before it can reach trial. It’s the administration’s latest effort to shield the fossil fuel industry from climate accountability cases that could cost oil companies billions of dollars, make them change their marketing practices, and expose internal documents that could alter their public image forever.
Minnesota is one of a growing number of state and local governments to bring lawsuits against major oil companies and their trade associations, arguing that they should be held accountable for deceiving the public about the dangers of burning oil and gas. In 2020, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison sued the largest U.S. oil company, largest U.S. trade association, and largest oil refiner in the state.
