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Samuel Alito Recuses Himself From Major Climate Case
Original: Samuel Alito steps aside in a major climate case amid scrutiny over oil stock holdings
US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from a major climate case amid scrutiny over his holdings in oil stocks. The decision removes him from proceedings with potentially far-reaching consequences for climate regulation, and it has renewed debate over the ethical standards and financial disclosure rules governing Supreme Court justices.
Why now: A Supreme Court justice stepping aside from a high-stakes climate case over financial conflicts is rare and raises fresh questions about judicial ethics.
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- Samuel Alito steps aside in a major climate case amid scrutiny over oil stock holdings · The Guardian
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