Behind the Scenes of Justice Alito's Unprecedented Wall Street Journal Pre-Buttal

The Supreme Court Justice's Plain-Spoken Defense

WEB | July 28, 2023 - Reuters

Samuel Alito, the Supreme Court's politically appointed conservative, has emerged as the influential force behind the court's recent string of controversial rulings. In an unusual move, Alito has penned an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal, defending his position on the leaked Dobbs abortion ruling.

In his article, Alito argues that Congress lacks the authority to regulate the Supreme Court. This position has drawn widespread criticism from legal experts, who argue that it would undermine the separation of powers and give the court unchecked power.

Despite the backlash, Alito's pre-buttal is a sign of his growing influence on the court. As the author of the Dobbs ruling, Alito has become a target of assassination threats and intense public scrutiny. His article in the Wall Street Journal is an attempt to shape the narrative and deflect criticism before the ruling is officially released.