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Does anyone know why Alito apparently recused himself in this case?

• fixxer 11y ago
  Most likely, he owns stock.
• jackgavigan 11y ago
  He owned between $100,001 and $250,000 of Oracle stock at the end of 2013. http://www.opensecrets.org/pfds/assets.php?year=2013&cid=N99999926 http://www.opensecrets.org/pfds/assets.php?year=2013&cid=N99...
  • jahnu 11y ago
    Given the scope of their work it seems odd they wouldn't be required to put their money in a blind trust. At least as a matter of good taste.
    • mbreese 11y ago
      A SCOTUS appointment is for life. How long should they keep things in a blind trust? It's common for politicians to keep assets in a blind trust only while they are in office.
      • _stephan 11y ago
        As long as they serve as judges? Why should SCOTUS judges engage in stock picking?
        • bpicolo 11y ago
          Why would they be expected to not participate in the economy?
      • jahnu 11y ago
        Why not as long as they don't want to cash it out or retire?