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President George W. Bush appointed Alito, 75, as the second-longest-serving justice on the current court, and he took his seat in 2006. His conservative jurisprudence has helped shape the Court’s direction, particularly on issues such as administrative authority and constitutional interpretation.
“That is usually a very good milestone on which to retire,” Melissa Murray, a law professor at New York University, said on the latest episode of the podcast Strict Scrutiny that she co-hosts, USA Today reported.
While no official retirement announcement has been made, chatter among legal observers and political commentators intensified after reports surfaced suggesting interest in the timing of his plans. Some analysts have noted that a retirement in mid-2026 could allow Republicans to confirm a replacement before the November elections if the GOP maintains Senate control.
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