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In reversal, Justice Samuel Alito steps aside from major climate case

NBC News Politics·September 28, 2026·1 min read
In reversal, Justice Samuel Alito steps aside from major climate case

Conservative Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito will no longer participate in a major climate case after facing calls because of his stock holdings in oil companies. The case involves whether states can sue fossil fuel companies for climate change damages. Alito's recusal leaves the court with an even split, potentially leading to a tie vote.

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