✉news EnvironmentClimate first seen 15 h ago, last 44 min ago, peak #2
Justice Alito recuses himself from Supreme Court climate case
Original: Alito recuses from major climate change case to be decided by the Supreme Court
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from a major climate change case before the court. The recusal means only eight justices will weigh in on the outcome, raising the possibility of a 4-4 split that would leave a lower court ruling in place. Recusals by Supreme Court justices are rare and typically stem from conflicts of interest.
Why now: A Supreme Court justice stepping aside from a major climate case is unusual and could affect the outcome of a consequential ruling.
Samuel AlitoSupreme Court of the United States
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 12 snapshots from 15 h ago to 44 min ago.
Evidence
API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/271793