Alito: Dems lack power to regulate Supreme Court.

Supreme Court Justice Samuel ⁢Alito Defends Court’s Independence

Last week, Supreme Court⁣ Justice Samuel Alito ⁣made a bold statement to Democrats, asserting ⁣that they lack the ‌authority to​ regulate the High Court. As the party attempts to pass legislation imposing‌ controls on ‌justices, Alito firmly stated, “No provision in the Constitution⁢ gives ​them the authority to regulate ​the‌ Supreme Court, period.”

Alito expressed his​ views in an interview​ with the Wall Street Journal editorial page, acknowledging ‌the controversy surrounding his ‌stance. He emphasized that the Supreme Court was not created ​by Congress, further​ reinforcing his⁢ argument.

These remarks from‌ Alito came in response ⁣to the Senate Judiciary ‌Committee’s advancement of a ⁢bill proposing an ethics code for ⁤the Court. Additionally, ⁢House Democrats introduced legislation⁢ seeking to impose term limits on Court members.

Unsurprisingly, ‌Alito’s comments drew widespread condemnation ⁢from Democrats. Representative​ Alexandria ‌Ocasio-Cortez (D., N.Y.) tweeted, “Alito’s next opinion piece⁤ in⁣ the WSJ is about to⁢ be ‍‘I am a little king, actually.‌ The Constitution ⁤doesn’t explicitly say I’m not.'” Representative Katie Porter (D., Calif.) also criticized Alito, ⁣stating⁣ that ‍his view is not only controversial but also incorrect.

Congressional Democrats’ interest in regulating the‌ Court stems from recent decisions on⁢ affirmative action, abortion, and student loan forgiveness.⁣ These decisions have sparked ‍concerns and prompted ​calls for increased oversight.

When asked ⁣if other justices​ share his view on Congress’s authority, Alito declined‍ to ⁤comment on his colleagues’ opinions. However,⁣ he acknowledged that it is a topic they have all contemplated.

In a related incident, a Harvard professor advised‍ President Joe Biden to ⁣disregard the “MAGA”⁣ Supreme Court, adding⁤ to the ongoing debate surrounding the Court’s role ⁣and influence.