Alito recuses from case that could toss climate suits against oil companies
Justice Samuel Alito on Monday recused from a major climate case set to be heard next week, stepping aside with no explanation after previously participating in the vote to take up the dispute. Alito has long held financial interests in the oil and gas sector, and as one of the only justices to own individual...
Justice Samuel Alito will not be involved in a significant climate change case concerning two major energy corporations, as disclosed in a recent letter from the Supreme Court. The reason for Alito's recusal remains undisclosed, but it is plausible due to his financial interests in oil and gas companies. This decision takes place one week prior to the Supreme Court's commencement of its new term, where arguments will be presented in the case between Suncor Energy and Exxon Mobil and the city and county of Boulder, Colorado.
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