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Justice Alito: Roe Leak Made Us ‘Targets for Assassination’
The leaker of the draft Supreme Court opinion indicating that Roe v. Wade would be overturned made the conservative justices “targets for assassination,” Justice Samuel Alito said Tuesday. Alito discussed his legal career Tuesday evening at The Heritage Foundation before weighing in on the unprecedented leak—one that sparked protests throughout the country, attacks on scores…Mary Margaret Olohan -
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Alito’s Telling Approach to Substantive Due Process
In May we saw the lightning flash, a leaked draft opinion showing that a majority of the Supreme Court stood ready to overrule Roe v. Wade and its offspring, Planned Parenthood v. Casey. Then on June 24, we heard the thunder roll from the Supreme Court: “Roe and Casey must be overruled.” And with them…Jack Fitzhenry -
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What I Saw When Protesters Marched to Justice Alito’s House
Editor’s note: Videos and photos in this article contain adult language. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is the latest justice to have his private residence invaded by angry protesters. Alito authored the draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade that was leaked last week. Monday evening marked the second night where pro-abortion marchers made their way…Douglas Blair -
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Justice Alito’s Important Warning
Everywhere one looks there are warning signs, from labels on cigarette packs warning that smoking causes cancer to ridiculous labels on thermometers that read, “Once used rectally, the thermometer should not be used orally.” Justice Samuel Alito has delivered some serious warnings that too often are ignored by many who believe the freedoms we enjoy…Cal Thomas -
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5 Key Takeaways From Justice Samuel Alito’s Speech to the Federalist Society
Last week, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito gave a blistering keynote speech on a range of topics for the Federalist Society’s national convention, held virtually this year. The speech, which conservatives applauded for Alito’s forthrightness, was also controversial. Alito did not shy away from offering his professional perspective on law and commenting on cultural issues,…Nicole Russell -
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Justice Alito Is Right, Again, on First Amendment
The fact that Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito gave the keynote address to the Federalist Society in and of itself should be neither surprising nor controversial. Since the theme of the conservative legal group’s 2020 National Lawyers Convention was “The Rule of Law and the Current Crisis,” the content of Alito’s remarks on emerging legal…Lathan Watts -
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In Abortion Case, Key Questions Come From Alito, Ginsburg, Sotomayor
This week, the Supreme Court heard its first major abortion case since Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh joined the court. The case, June Medical Services v. Russo, involves a Louisiana law that requires doctors who perform abortions to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital. Admitting privileges enable doctors to accompany their patients to…Elizabeth Slattery -
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An Interview With Justice Samuel Alito on Immigration, His Mentors and Advice for a Successful Life
When you think of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, several words probably come to mind: Lawyer, power, conservative or maybe Washington. A few things you most likely don’t associate with a man who sits on the most prestigious court in America, often intensely questioning those who argue before him? Southern Italy and humble beginnings. But…Madaline Donnelly