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Justice Alito Recuses Himself Ahead of Major Climate Case
Original: Justice Alito Recuses Himself Days Before Major Climate-Change Case
US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from a major climate-change case just days before it was set to be heard. The move comes without a publicly stated reason, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest in a case with wide-ranging implications for climate regulation. Legal observers are watching closely, as recusals by Supreme Court justices are rare and can affect the outcome of closely divided rulings.
Why now: A rare Supreme Court recusal just before a landmark climate ruling raises questions about conflicts of interest and the case's outcome.
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- Justice Alito Recuses Himself Days Before Major Climate-Change Case · The New York Times
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