Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito will not take part in a major climate-related case next week involving ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy, according to the court's public schedule. The decision comes after environmental groups urged him to recuse himself, underscoring continuing scrutiny over judicial ethics in high-stakes energy litigation.
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"Justice Alito to Sit Out Major Climate Case as Recusal Pressure Lingers"
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito will not take part in a major climate-related case next week involving ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy, according to the court's public schedule. The decision comes after environmental groups urged him to recuse himself, underscoring continuing scrutiny over judicial ethics in high-stakes energy litigation.
Justice Alito to Sit Out Major Climate Case as Recusal Pressure Lingers
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Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito will not take part in a major climate-related case next week involving ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy, according to the court's public schedule. The decision comes after environmental groups urged him to recuse himself, underscoring continuing scrutiny over judicial ethics in high-stakes energy litigation.
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