Justice Samuel Alito has given a fuller explanation for his recusal in a case involving Suncor, according to a Reason article by Eugene Volokh. The explanation came during an interview with the Wall Street Journal, and Volokh describes it as one of several worthwhile tidbits from that conversation.
The article, published October 6, 2026, on Reason's Volokh blog, reports that Alito expanded on his earlier recusal statement. It highlights the explanation as a notable moment of transparency from a justice who, like others on the Court, typically issues brief recusal notices.
Alito's fuller explanation, as presented by Reason, may be of interest to those tracking judicial ethics and recusal debates. The piece directs readers to the WSJ interview for the full account.