Source: Fox News
Summary
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is not expected to step down this term and has already hired all four law clerks for the upcoming term, despite speculation about his retirement. Alito, 76, has been a justice for over two decades and has been the subject of rumors about his potential retirement due to his age and health. President Donald Trump has said he is prepared to appoint up to three Supreme Court justices if vacancies arise and has a shortlist of nominees in mind. Trump has praised Alito, calling him “one of the great justices of our time.”
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Justice Alito hires clerks for the upcoming term, signaling he’s not retiring yet. President Trump is prepared to appoint new justices, with a shortlist in mind. Alito’s health and age had sparked retirement rumors. Trump praises Alito as “one of the great justices of our time.” The Senate is prepared to process a nominee quickly if a vacancy arises.
It’s business as usual in the Supreme Court.
Author: Evan Null
