A Supreme Court justice has recused himself from a landmark climate-change case involving allegations that fossil-fuel companies misled the public, following pressure over his financial ties to oil industry stocks. The move comes as the court prepares to hear arguments on whether these firms engaged in deception, with the justice having previously stepped aside in similar cases tied to his investments. Legal observers will now speculate on how his absence may influence the proceedings, particularly given the case’s high stakes for climate policy and corporate accountability. The court has not disclosed the specific reasons for the recusal, leaving questions about its broader implications.
Decision from conservative justice comes before court hears case on whether fossil-fuel firms deceived US publicSupreme court justice Samuel Alito recused himself on 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. Continue reading...
