Alito Recuses In Climate Case

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1. 28 Sep

   Justice Alito has previously recused himself from other cases involving oil and gas companies due to his stock holdings in other fossil fuel companies.

   7 outlets · Daily Mail
2. 29 Sep

   “Justice Alito has determined that he will not continue to participate in this case,” the letter reads.

   3 outlets · ABC News

Coverage 9 articles

• 2 Oct JONATHAN TURLEY: Justice Alito blazes the ethical path the Supreme Court should takeJonathan Turley commends Justice Samuel Alito for recusing himself from the climate change liability case Suncor Energy Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County on September 28. The case involves energy companies' liability for climate change impacts and could have significant legal implications if it proceeds to oral arguments set for October 5. Alito's decision, prompted by potential conflicts due to his…Fox News
• 1 Oct Alito’s Recusal From a Key Climate Case May Be Too Little, Too LateJustice Samuel Alito decided to recuse himself from a significant climate change case at the Supreme Court just one week before the term begins, but legal experts anticipate ongoing issues due to his stock ownership in companies including fossil fuel industries. Although Alito does not own stocks specifically in ExxonMobil and Suncor, involved in the Boulder lawsuit seeking recovery of costs related to climate…Mother Jones
• 30 Sep Justice Alito Says Recusal in Suncor Energy v. Boulder County a "Difficult Judgment Call"In an interview with Bloomberg, Justice Samuel Alito explained his decision to recuse himself from the Supreme Court case Suncor Energy v. Boulder County after initially participating when the court decided to hear it in February. Despite not being required by federal law to recuse due to holding shares in companies indirectly affected by the case, Alito felt that doing so was "the prudent step" based on arguments…Reason
• 29 Sep Alito steps aside in a major climate case after scrutiny over oil stock holdingsSupreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has stepped back from a significant climate case involving lawsuits against energy companies over their role in climate change misinformation. The recusal came after criticism due to his stock holdings in oil companies, though not directly in Suncor Energy and ExxonMobil, the defendants in this specific case. Consumer Watchdog praised the decision but noted that Alito’s indirect…ABC News (US)
• 28 Sep Samuel Alito steps aside in a major climate case amid scrutiny over oil stock holdingsSupreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has stepped back from a significant climate-change case involving local officials suing Suncor Energy and ExxonMobil for misleading the public about fossil fuels' impact on climate change. The recusal occurred after concerns were raised over Alito's stock holdings in other oil companies like ConocoPhillips and Phillips 66, even though he does not own shares in Suncor or ExxonMobil…The Guardian
• 28 Sep Alito steps aside in a major climate case after scrutiny over oil stock holdingsSupreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has removed himself from a significant climate change lawsuit following criticism about his investments in oil company stocks. This decision came into effect on Monday, with public scrutiny prompting him to recuse himself from the case.Toronto Star
• 28 Sep Justice Alito makes abrupt U-turn on major Supreme Court caseConservative Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has unexpectedly recused himself from a significant climate case, Suncor Energy v County Commissioners of Boulder County, which involves lawsuits against fossil fuel companies over climate change impacts. The decision, made just days before scheduled oral arguments on October 5, is due to an undisclosed conflict of interest and marks a reversal of his previous stance…Daily Mail
• 28 Sep Justice Alito recuses himself from major Supreme Court climate change caseJustice Samuel Alito announced his recusal from the Suncor Energy v. County Commissioners of Boulder County case just a week before oral arguments were set to begin, following pressure from left-wing groups. This leaves the possibility for a 4-4 deadlock if another justice also recuses themselves or abstains, which would uphold the lower court’s decision without setting new precedent. Alito previously recused…Washington Examiner
• 28 Sep As Suncor Approaches, Justice Alito RecusesJustice Alito has recused himself from the upcoming Supreme Court case Suncor Energy v. Boulder County, which begins a week from today. The case concerns whether federal law or the constitution preempts state-law claims for damages related to climate change. Justice Alito's decision is likely due to his ownership of individual energy company stocks and may impact the petitioners negatively since he was previously…Reason

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