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Justice Alito recuses from Supreme Court climate suits case
Original: Alito recuses from case that could toss climate suits against oil companies
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from a case that could determine whether climate lawsuits against major oil companies move forward. The case is seen as pivotal for dozens of state and local governments seeking damages from energy companies over climate change. Alito gave no public explanation for stepping aside, and his absence leaves the court with eight justices weighing the dispute.
Why now: The recusal could affect the outcome of a high-stakes ruling on whether climate liability suits against oil companies can proceed.
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