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Alito recuses himself from major Supreme Court climate case
Original: Justice Samuel Alito recuses himself from major Supreme Court climate change case
US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from a major climate change case before the court, CNN reports. The move means only eight justices will weigh the dispute, raising the possibility of a 4-4 split that would leave lower-court rulings in place. No reason for the recusal has been given, and the development is drawing attention because the case could shape US climate policy.
Why now: A Supreme Court justice stepping aside from a high-stakes climate case is unusual and could affect its outcome.
Samuel AlitoSupreme Court of the United States
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