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

WASHINGTON — Conservative Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito will no longer participate in a major climate change case after facing calls that he recuse himself because of his stock holdings in oil companies.
The new development was disclosed in a letter dated Monday and sent to lawyers involved in the case, with no reason given.
“Justice Alito has determined that he will not continue to participate in this case,” the letter said.
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