News about Samuel Alito

I doubt that Justices Thomas or Alito would put up with arguments of the quality and veracity of their own arguments about their own ethics issues. They stand out for their inadequacy and unverifiability. 🧵

Roberts for all his faults answered like a judge; Alito answered like a movement activist. Movement activists have their role but it’s not on the Supreme Court. www.nytimes.com/2024/06/10/us/politics/supreme-court-alito.html

This open letter to Justice Alito from former deputy solicitor general Philip Lacovara is far more respectful to the Justice than the Justice has been to his critics. He owes the nation a coherent response if he fails to recuse. www.thebulwark.com/p/the-case-for-justice-samuel-alito-recusal

NEW: Justice Alito has a long history of warning darkly about attacks against conservative Christians, a worldview that is also reflected in court opinions in which he has consistently backed religious rights: www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/secret-recording-puts-spotlight-alitos-strong-conservative-views-relig-rcna156535 via @nbcnews