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Published September 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET · Updated September 29, 2026 at 12:10 PM ET

Justice Alito recuses himself from landmark climate case

4 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by Supreme Court. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from a major climate change case days before it was set to be heard. The case involves a climate suit against Suncor, and NBC News described the move as a reversal.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 3 d ago, when Supreme Court reported it. Coverage has since grown to 4 independent outlets. The most recent report came 1 d ago from WND.

Conservative & independent coverage (5)

WND 1 d ago
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito recuses himself from landmark climate case ↗
Supreme Court 2 d ago
In the Supreme Court of the United States - Supreme Court of the United States (.gov) ↗
HotAir 2 d ago
Justice Alito Recuses Himself From Climate Change Case ↗
Daily Caller 2 d ago
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito Recuses Himself From Landmark Climate Case ↗
Supreme Court 2 d ago
Supreme Court of the United States - Supreme Court of the United States (.gov) ↗

Coverage timeline

Sep 28, 1:55 PM ET
2 d ago
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the United States - Supreme Court of the United States (.gov) ↗
Sep 28, 3:33 PM ET
2 d ago
Daily Caller
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito Recuses Himself From Landmark Climate Case ↗
Sep 28, 7:00 PM ET
2 d ago
HotAir
Justice Alito Recuses Himself From Climate Change Case ↗
Sep 28, 8:01 PM ET
2 d ago
Supreme Court
In the Supreme Court of the United States - Supreme Court of the United States (.gov) ↗
Sep 29, 9:46 AM ET
1 d ago
WND
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito recuses himself from landmark climate case ↗
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