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Justice Alito steps aside from major Supreme Court climate case
Original: Alito bows out of blockbuster Supreme Court climate case
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from a closely watched climate case before the court, removing one justice from a dispute that could shape US climate regulation. With eight justices remaining, the possibility of a 4-4 split looms, which would leave lower-court rulings in place. The reason for the recusal was not given in initial reports.
Why now: Recusals on blockbuster cases are rare and can change outcomes, prompting scrutiny of the court's docket and Alito's reasons.
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