Alito described the physical threats and harassment directed at the justices as "quite disturbing" and a "danger for the courts." He added that the members of the majority were unaware of the personal toll and the fortitude needed to proceed when the draft opinion was first leaked.
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Samuel Alito to Evaluate Supreme Court Retirement Next Year
US Politics18 days ago
Justice Samuel Alito lost several personal friendships following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in 2022, the jurist told CBS News. In the same interview, Alito stated he expects to evaluate whether to retire from the high court next year. He said the ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization required "courage" from the justices in the majority due to the severe implications of the decision.
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