Alito

Ethics Panel Finds Judge in Breach of Conduct After Op-Ed Criticizing Justice Alito

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Washington, D.C. – In a recent ethical breach, a judge faced repercussions for authoring a highly critical op-ed targeting Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito. This instance underscores ongoing concerns about the judiciary’s engagement in public discourse, particularly when it involves commenting on the actions or character of fellow jurists. The controversy revolves around an op-ed penned by a judge that harshly critiqued Justice Alito’s stance and rationale in a high-profile case. The specifics of the case pertain to essential liberties, situating Alito’s interpretation as a focal point of contention. A regulatory body overseeing judicial conduct … Read more

Supreme Court Justice Alito Criticizes Exclusion of Christians from Jury Duty in LGBT Case

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WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito raised concerns about the treatment of Christians in a recent trial involving a lesbian, stating that Christians with traditional religious views are increasingly being labeled as bigots. Alito’s comments came after Missouri requested the Supreme Court to review a ruling that barred two Christians from serving on the jury in the trial. Alito referenced his dissent in the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges case, where he warned that the legalization of same-sex marriage could lead to the labeling of Americans with traditional religious beliefs as bigots. He … Read more