# Justice Samuel Alito financial disclosures and recusal

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/justice-samuel-alito-financial-disclosures-and-recusal
> Updated: 2026-09-28T04:00:00.000Z. Sources: 28. Developments: 2.

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from the upcoming case Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County. The case, scheduled for oral arguments on October 5, examines whether federal law preempts state tort laws in lawsuits where local governments seek to hold energy companies liable for climate change damages.

Alito’s decision follows scrutiny regarding his financial holdings in the oil and gas industry. While he does not own stock in the primary defendants, Suncor Energy and ExxonMobil, his financial disclosures show investments in other energy companies, including ConocoPhillips and Phillips 66. Watchdog groups, such as Consumer Watchdog, had previously called for his recusal, arguing that his holdings could create a conflict of interest.

The Supreme Court’s ruling could have significant implications for dozens of similar climate-related lawsuits filed by various states and municipalities seeking billions of dollars in damages.

## Claims

- Justice Samuel Alito will not participate in the Suncor Energy v. County Commissioners of Boulder County case. (corroborated by 17 sources)
- The Supreme Court did not provide an explicit reason for Alito's recusal in the official letter. (corroborated by 17 sources)
- Alito owns stock in several oil and gas companies, including ConocoPhillips and Phillips 66, but not in ExxonMobil or Suncor Energy. (corroborated by 16 sources)
- Oral arguments for Suncor Energy v. County Commissioners of Boulder County are scheduled for October 5. (corroborated by 16 sources)
- The lawsuit alleges that Suncor Energy and ExxonMobil contributed to climate change and caused property damage. (corroborated by 15 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: Justice Samuel Alito recuses from major climate change case

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from a major climate change case involving Suncor Energy and ExxonMobil following scrutiny over his oil and gas industry stock holdings.

25 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/justice-samuel-alito-recuses-from-climate-case-involving-oil-companies

### 2026-08-31: Justice Samuel Alito discloses international travel and energy stocks

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s financial disclosures reveal international travel, book royalties, and continued holdings in energy companies ahead of upcoming climate-related litigation.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/justice-samuel-alito-discloses-international-travel-and-energy-stocks

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