Samuel Alito

Associate Justice of the Supreme Court

Samuel Alito - Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
Born

April 1st, 1950
75 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States since 2006. Confirmed to the Supreme Court following nomination by President George W. Bush. Prior to appointment, served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Also was the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey. Graduated from Princeton University and Yale Law School.

Authored majority opinion in 'Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc.'

Participated in landmark cases regarding abortion rights and gun control

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