Alito’s Recusal From a Key Climate Case May Be Too Little, Too Late
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has stepped aside from a major climate-change case after questions arose about his family's financial interests in oil and gas. The case is considered significant because its outcome could affect how climate lawsuits proceed across the country. Alito's recusal came after scrutiny of his holdings and may alter the case's result. The justice has since commented publicly on his decision to step back from the case.
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3 developments- Sep 28Alito steps aside in a major climate case after scrutiny over oil stock holdings
- Sep 29Could Alito’s recusal change the outcome of landmark climate case?
- Oct 1Only right-leaning coverage:Alito speaks after stepping aside from climate case as family energy inheritance comes into view
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