Alito steps aside in a major climate case after scrutiny over oil stock holdings
Summary
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has removed himself from a major climate-change case after questions arose about his investments in oil companies. The case involves allegations that fossil fuel companies misled the public about climate change and is set to be heard soon by the Supreme Court.Key Facts
- Justice Alito recused himself from a climate lawsuit case involving Suncor Energy and ExxonMobil.
- The case accuses companies of hiding the truth about the role of fossil fuels in climate change.
- Alito owns stocks in oil companies like ConocoPhillips and Phillips 66 but not in Suncor or ExxonMobil.
- The court agreed to hear the case after it was appealed by the oil companies with support from the Trump administration.
- Consumer Watchdog argued Alito should step aside because of his financial interests related to the oil industry.
- The Supreme Court recently adopted a code of ethics advising justices to avoid cases where they have conflicts of interest.
- The case could involve billions of dollars in damages.
- Alito had resisted stepping aside earlier but decided to recuse before arguments begin.
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