California recently passed a law that would require companies to publish their emissions data. In response, a group of corporations have banded together to challenge the law — on the grounds that they have the freedom of speech to hide how much they pollute.

As reported by The Lever, the argument to the Supreme Court is as follows: emissions disclosures relate to climate change, which is a politically charged topic. Therefore, forcing companies to release their emissions data is akin to making them take a political stance. This is “compelled speech,” and thus, a violation of the First Amendment.

I know — stupid, right? Well, there are some major forces that are trying to get this insane nonsense codified into legal precedent. This case in particular is being brought up not only by U.S. and California Chambers of Commerce, but by the American Farm Bureau Federation, the Los Angeles County Business Federation, the Central Valley Business Federation, and the Western Growers Association as well.

The Lever notes that setting this precedent would be really, really bad, as there’s not really a clear distinction between what is and is not controversial. If this legal precedent is set, companies could argue that they don’t have to make any statements whatsoever — “Sorry, I’d love to disclose my finances, but don’t you think money’s a bit of a hot button issue?”

There’s no telling how the Supreme Court will rule on this, or if they will rule at all, but I’m not too optimistic.