Government watchdog organizations urge the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee to investigate Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito over potential conflicts related to his ownership of oil company stocks. The groups say Alito’s participation in certain cases could create a risk that he benefits from outcomes involving the energy sector, and they argue this may conflict with applicable judicial ethics requirements. In a letter sent to the committee, the organizations highlight that Alito is the only current Supreme Court justice reported to hold energy company holdings. The watchdog groups do not claim wrongdoing has been proven, but they ask lawmakers to review whether Alito’s involvement in particular matters aligns with ethics rules around recusal and financial interests. The request centers on concerns that cases connected to “big oil” could be affected by his personal financial interests. The reports also note that the issue has prompted broader scrutiny of how justices disclose and manage investments when deciding whether to recuse from cases.