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Justice Alito Steps Aside From Climate Change Dispute
Original: Justice Alito will no longer participate in climate change dispute
US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito will no longer take part in a pending climate change dispute before the court. His withdrawal means the case will be heard by only eight justices, raising the possibility of a 4-4 split that would leave lower court rulings in place without a binding national precedent. The court has not detailed the reason for his recusal, and observers are weighing its potential impact on how the climate case is ultimately resolved.
Why now: Recusals at the Supreme Court are rare and can change the outcome of major climate litigation now before the court.
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