Politics● LowSep 28 · Sep 28, 2026, 6:27 PM
Alito recuses from case that could toss climate suits against oil companies
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from The Hill · North America
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…
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