Justice Samuel Alito Sits Out Three Supreme Court Decisions
Summary
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito did not take part in three recent court decisions, including two cases involving Johnson & Johnson and one related to a veteran's request. The court did not explain why he abstained, but Justice Alito has recused himself from many cases in recent years due to owning stock in companies involved in those cases.Key Facts
- Justice Samuel Alito did not participate in three Supreme Court decisions announced on Monday.
- Two of those cases involved the company Johnson & Johnson, which asked the court to review the cases.
- The court decided not to hear the Johnson & Johnson cases.
- The third decision denied a veteran's motion to proceed with a case.
- Justice Brett Kavanaugh also did not participate in one of the Johnson & Johnson cases.
- Alito has recused himself from 64 cases between 2021 and 2024 because he or his wife own stocks in companies related to those cases.
- He also recused himself from a recent case after disclosing financial ties to ConocoPhillips, a related company.
- The Supreme Court's Code of Conduct asks justices to step aside if they have financial or personal conflicts.
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