politics8 hours ago
Alito Recuses from Landmark Climate Case, Setting Stage for 4-4 Split
Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from the Supreme Court's upcoming hearing on Suncor Energy v. Boulder, a pivotal climate litigation case. The decision follows intense pressure from environmental groups citing his stock holdings in rival oil companies. The recusal creates a potential 4-4 split on the court, which could leave the legal questions unresolved and allow similar state-level lawsuits to proceed.