Justice And Justices' Investments Should Be Blind: The Alito Controversy Raises Persistent Problem On The Court

Justice And Justices' Investments Should Be Blind: The Alito Controversy Raises Persistent Problem On The Court Authored by Jonathan Turley via JonathanTurley.org, Yesterday, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito recused himself from one of the term's most important cases: Suncor Energy Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County. As I have previously discussed, the case involving the liability of energy companies for nuisance actions tied to climate change could have sweeping implications for the country. Justice Alito should be commended for avoiding even the appearance of a personal interest or a conflict...