Associate Justice Samuel Alito Jr.
On January 31st, 2006, Samuel Alito Jr. became the 110th justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, replacing retiring associate justice Sandra Day O'Connor.
Alito's Record as a Federal Judge
Justice Alito has not yet made his mark on the Supreme Court, but his history as a federal judge has given us some insight in how he might rule on matters pertaining to abortion, disability rights, Fourth Amendment issues, gun control, racial justice, and sexual harassment.
Justice Alito has not yet made his mark on the Supreme Court, but his history as a federal judge has given us some insight in how he might rule on matters pertaining to abortion, disability rights, Fourth Amendment issues, gun control, racial justice, and sexual harassment.
Alito Opposes Conservatives in Death Penalty Case
In his very first case, Justice Alito confounded supporters and critics alike by siding with liberal justices in a death penalty case with potential landmark implications.
In his very first case, Justice Alito confounded supporters and critics alike by siding with liberal justices in a death penalty case with potential landmark implications.