Samuel Alito Sits Out Another Supreme Court Decision
Summary
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito did not take part in a recent 8-0 court decision about whether an oil and gas lawsuit could be moved from state court to federal court. He recused himself due to a financial conflict of interest involving stock in a related company, continuing a pattern of recusals linked to his investment holdings.Key Facts
- The case was Chevron USA Inc. v. Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, about moving a lawsuit from state to federal court.
- The Supreme Court decided unanimously (8-0) to send the case back for further action.
- Justice Alito recused himself because he disclosed owning stock in ConocoPhillips, connected to the case.
- Alito first joined the case but later withdrew after more information emerged.
- Between 2021 and 2024, Alito recused himself from 64 cases due to conflicts from his or his family’s stock investments.
- His stock holdings have included companies like Raytheon, ConocoPhillips, and Johnson & Johnson subsidiaries.
- The decision was led by Justice Clarence Thomas, with Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson agreeing separately.
- The Court rejected Louisiana's attempt to keep the case in state court.
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