Analysis: Alito Made Up To $2.9 Million From Fossil Fuel Assets While Serving on Top Court
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Supreme Court justice Samuel Alito gained up to $2.9 million from his fossil fuel interests between 2005 and 2024, a new review of financial disclosures shows. The analysis from the nonprofit advocacy group and judicial watchdog Court Accountability, shared exclusively with the…
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito gained up to $2.9 million from investments in fossil fuel companies between 2005 and 2024, according to a review by the nonprofit advocacy group Court Accountability. Even at the lowest estimate, Alito earned nearly $400,000 from his oil and gas holdings since being appointed to the high court by President George W. Bush in 2005.
The analysis, shared exclusively with the Guardian, raises questions about Alito's ability to remain impartial in cases involving the fossil fuel sector, as his wealth is directly tied to the industry.
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