<p>Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito recused himself on September 28, 2026, from a significant climate change case concerning allegations that fossil fuel companies misled the U.S. public. This decision follows scrutiny regarding his stock holdings in oil companies.</p><p>A letter filed in the case did not provide a specific reason for the recusal, but Justice Alito has previously withdrawn from cases involving entities in which he has financial interests.</p>
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Justice Samuel Alito Recuses Himself from Climate Case Involving Oil Stocks
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito recused himself from a climate change case on September 28, 2026, amid scrutiny over his oil stock holdings. The case addresses allegations that fossil fuel companies deceived the U.S. public.
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