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Justice Samuel Alito recuses from Supreme Court climate case
US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from a pending climate case before the Court, according to a news report. The move means only eight justices will consider the matter, raising the possibility of a 4-4 split. No detailed explanation for the recusal was given in the report, and reaction so far has focused on what his absence could mean for the outcome.
Why now: A Supreme Court justice stepping aside from a major climate case is unusual and could affect its outcome.
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