Samuel Alito (Associate Justice)

Samuel Alito is an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, appointed in 2006. He is known for his conservative legal views and shaping major decisions on issues like religious freedom, gun rights, and abortion. Before the Supreme Court, he served on the U.S. Court of Appeals and in government roles. Alito's judicial philosophy emphasizes interpreting the Constitution based on its original meaning, often favoring individual rights over government intervention. His role is to review and rule on cases that have significant legal and societal impacts, helping to shape American law and constitutional interpretation.