"The conservative justice had previously resisted calls from environmentalists to recuse himself."
"Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is stepping back from a major climate argument just a week before the court is scheduled to take up the case.
Alito had faced calls to recuse himself from Suncor v. Boulder over his financial interests in energy companies. A Monday letter from Scott Harris, clerk of the court, informed the parties that Alito “has determined that he will not continue to participate in this case.” The notice did not further explain his decision to sit out arguments Oct. 5, the first day of the court’s new term.
In the case, Colorado localities are seeking damages under state tort laws related to the effects of climate change. The suit named Suncor and ExxonMobil."
Lesley Clark and Alex Guillén report for POLITICO September 28, 2026.
SEE ALSO:
"Justice Alito Recuses Himself Days Before Major Climate-Change Case" (New York Times)"
"Justice Alito Will No Longer Participate In Climate Change Dispute" (SCOTUSblog)
"Justice Alito Surprisingly Recuses From Climate Change Case Ahead Of New Term" (MS NOW)
