Samuel Alito gained up to $2.9m from oil and gas assets since joining supreme court, analysis shows
A report by Court Accountability reveals that Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has gained up to $2.9 million from fossil fuel investments since joining the court. Critics are calling for his recusal from an upcoming climate accountability case involving major oil companies.
Why it matters
The report raises significant ethical questions regarding judicial impartiality and potential conflicts of interest in cases involving industries where justices hold financial stakes.
Supreme court justice Samuel Alito attends an event organized by the US embassy to the Holy See in Rome, Italy, on 20 September 2025. Supreme court justice Samuel Alito attends an event organized by the US embassy to the Holy See in Rome, Italy, on 20 September 2025. Democracy, climate and justice Samuel Alito Samuel Alito gained up to $2.9m from oil and gas assets since joining supreme court, analysis shows Critics argue US high court justice should recuse himself from upcoming fossil fuel firms’ climate accountability case
About this content Dharna Noor Tue 11 Aug 2026 12.00 EDT Last modified on Tue 11 Aug 2026 12.01 EDT Share Prefer the Guardian on Google Supreme court justice Samuel Alito gained up to $2.9m from his fossil fuel interests between 2005 and 2024, a new review of financial disclosures shows.
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