Alito steps aside in a major climate case after scrutiny over oil stock holdings
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By LINDSAY WHITEHURST
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito recused himself Monday from a major climate-change case after facing calls to step aside due to stock holdings in oil companies.
A letter posted in the case did not specify a reason, but the conservative justice has previously recused himself from other cases involving companies where he holds stock.
“Justice Alito has determined that he will not continue to participate in this case,” the letter reads.
The recusal comes s
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito recused himself Monday from a major climate-change case after facing calls to step aside due to stock holdings in oil companies.
A letter posted in the case did not specify a reason, but the conservative justice has previously recused himself from other cases involving companies where he holds stock.
“Justice Alito has determined that he will not continue to participate in this case,” the letter reads.
The recusal comes s
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