Which Supreme Court precedent could support Trump's unilateral withdrawal?

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In 1979, President Carter unilaterally withdrew from a Senate-ratified agreement regarding China without congressional approval. When challenged, the Supreme Court dismissed the case as a "political question" beyond judicial review—essentially declining to rule on whether the president needs Senate approval to exit treaties. This precedent could shield Trump's UNFCCC withdrawal from court challenges. Legal scholar Michael Gerrard notes this remains "an open legal question" that has "never been decided by the U.S. Supreme Court" on its merits. The political question doctrine allows courts to avoid ruling on disputes between the executive and legislative branches.

Which Supreme Court precedent could support Trump's unilateral withdrawal?

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