Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is retiring, NPR reports. The announcement, made on Tuesday, marks the end of a tenure that shaped American constitutional law.
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has announced his retirement, according to a report by NPR broadcast on Tuesday. Alito, a conservative jurist appointed by President George W. Bush in 2006, has been a leading voice on the Court's right wing, authoring landmark opinions on abortion, religion, and executive power. The timing of his departure — during a presidential election year — is likely to spark a political battle over his successor, as the Senate will decide whether to confirm a nominee before or after the November elections. Further details on the effective date of the retirement and any planned transition were not immediately available.
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