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Sep 28, 2026

Samuel Alito recuses from major Supreme Court climate case

Justice Samuel Alito announced he will recuse himself from a major climate change case involving oil companies, following pressure over his stock holdings in fossil fuel companies.

Sep 28, 2026·15 sources
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May 30, 2026

DOJ Seeks Recusal of Georgia Judge in Voter Registration Case Over Misconduct Scandal

The Justice Department requested that U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross recuse herself from a case involving Georgia's voter registration list after reports emerged that she was disciplined for misconduct.

May 30, 2026·2 sources
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Top claims

  • ▪A Supreme Court spokesperson stated in May 2026 that Justice Samuel Alito was advised by legal counsel that recusal was not required because he had no financial interest in any party involved
  • ▪Watchdog and progressive groups, including Consumer Watchdog, pressured Justice Samuel Alito to recuse himself because his investments in ConocoPhillips and Phillips 66 could benefit from a ruling shielding the fossil fuel industry
  • ▪Justice Samuel Alito's recusal leaves an eight-justice bench for Suncor Energy Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County, raising the possibility of a 4-4 split that would leave the lower court's ruling in place

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Climate diplomacy & agreements1Environmental regulation1Supreme Court1U.S. domestic politics1U.S. policy & law1U.S. voting rights1

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