Justices Alito, Thomas Sought Recusal

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Justices' 'cozy ties' to right-wing kingpin sparks outrage as critics demand recusal

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Watchdog group: Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas must recuse themselves from a case "whose outcome could have sweeping consequences" The case involves a right-wing group challenging the constitutionality of the FCC 's Universal Service Fund program.

Alito is godfather to Leo 's daughter and Thomas ' wife, Ginni , has previously called Leo her "hero" and "mentor" Justice Thomas and Alito have been friends with Leo since the 1990s .

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