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page 1 of 2SCOTUSblog•Kelsey Dallas, Nora Collins7h agoAlito plans to stay on Supreme Court, even if Democrats regain Senate: Report
Samuel Alito is one of six conservative justices on the Supreme Court, three of whom were nominated by President Donald Trump.
Alito’s first book pushes conservative justice into spotlight
Two decades after joining the Supreme Court, Justice Samuel Alito joins the ranks of justices as authors.
The Hill•Zach Schonfeld6 Oct
Seeing threats to religious liberty, Alito calls same-sex marriage a 'decisive' turn
A new book by Justice Samuel Alito presents his view of the Constitution, the Supreme Court, and the country with a focus on religious freedom.
ABC News6 OctOpening the book on the October Term 2026
The first Monday in October brings the new Supreme Court term and, with it, the first day of oral arguments. The opening case is Suncor Energy Inc. v.
SCOTUSblog•Mark Walsh5 OctCourt sends mixed signals on whether it will allow state-tort suits seeking to hold energy companies liable for climate change to go forward
The Supreme Court on Monday opened its new term by hearing arguments in a lawsuit filed in state court by the city and county of Boulder, Colorado, seeking to hold two major energy companies responsible for their alleged role in climate change and…
SCOTUSblog•Amy Howe5 OctAlito says he has hunch who leaked Dobbs decision
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito said in an interview that he has an “opinion” on who leaked the draft opinion of justices overturning Roe vs. Wade in 2022.
The Hill•Max Rego5 OctThe first Monday in October
Plus, Justice Alito’s press tour for his new book is underway.
SCOTUSblog•Kelsey Dallas, Nora Collins5 OctJustice Alito shares worry ‘about the future of the court’ amid Trump’s rhetoric
The justice does not give a timeline about when he would step aside
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Supreme Court Justice Alito said he's 'thought about' retirement as Senate control hangs in balance
The Senate could flip to Democrats after November's midterm election, jeopardizing a potential Supreme Court nomination by President Donald Trump.
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Alito on Trump’s praise of him, criticism of fellow justices: ‘I put all of that out of my mind’
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito said in a rare televised interview Sunday on Fox News that he tries not to pay too much attention to President Trump’s frequent praise of him — and recent criticism of some of his fellow justices on the bench.
The Hill•Elliott Davis4 Oct- neutral toward Samuel Alito · 97%
Live updates: Trump set for Nebraska trip after Ohio rally; Alito, Cornell victim’s attorney to appear on Sunday shows
President Trump held a rally in a Dayton, Ohio-area suburb on Saturday night, where he promised a GOP win in the midterm elections.
The Hill•The Hill Staff4 Oct- neutral toward Cornell · 99%
As Midterms Near, Justice Alito Says He Considers Each Year Whether to Retire
The justice, the second oldest on the court at 76, told CBS News that he decided against stepping down last term. He could face pressure should Democrats win the Senate in November.
The New York Times•Abbie VanSickle3 Oct- neutral toward Samuel Alito · 97%
Alito: ‘I thought about’ retiring at end of last term
Justice Samuel Alito said he “thought about” retiring from the Supreme Court at the end of his last term following speculation about his potential retirement this year.
The Hill•Mira Bhakta2 Oct- neutral toward Samuel Alito · 99%
Alito: Overturning Roe v. Wade took ‘courage’ from Supreme Court justices
Justice Samuel Alito said his vote to overturn Roe v. Wade in 2022 alongside the Supreme Court’s six conservative justices, took “courage.” In a preview for his interview with CBS News, Alito was asked if there was a particular decision that took…
The Hill•Mira Bhakta2 Oct- neutral toward Samuel Alito · 97%
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito says he is considering retirement and could hand Trump another nomination
Alito, 76, is one of six conservative justices on the Supreme Court
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Trump administration again asks for emergency relief
Plus, Justice Alito will no longer participate in a major climate change case.
SCOTUSblog•Kelsey Dallas, Blake Fox29 Sept- neutral toward Donald Trump · 98%
Alito’s Recusal From Climate Case: Too Little, Too Late?
Justice Samuel Alito decided Monday to sit out one of the most consequential climate change cases to reach the Supreme Court, but legal experts expected continuing ramifications due to his ownership of individual corporate stocks, including in the…
Inside Climate News•By Marianne Lavelle29 Sept- critical toward Samuel Alito · 99%
Samuel Alito steps aside in a major climate case amid scrutiny over oil stock holdings
Decision from conservative justice comes before court hears case on whether fossil-fuel firms deceived US public Supreme court justice Samuel Alito recused himself Monday from a major climate-change case after facing calls to step aside due to stock…
The Guardian•Associated Press28 Sept- neutral toward Samuel Alito · 91%
Alito steps aside in a major climate case after scrutiny over oil stock holdings
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from a major climate-change case
ABC News28 Sept- neutral toward Samuel Alito · 86%