Summary

Justice Samuel Alito, a self-described Originalist, has been criticized for allegedly disregarding the Constitutionā€™s text when it conflicts with his personal views.

Recently, it emerged that Alito accepted a knighthood from a European order, despite the Constitutionā€™s ban on foreign titles for U.S. officials.

This title, from the House of Bourbonā€“Two Sicilies, raises questions about Alitoā€™s commitment to American democratic ideals, which the Framers aimed to protect from foreign influence.

Critics argue that Alitoā€™s actions reflect hypocrisy in his supposed adherence to Originalism and constitutional principles.

    • RubberDuck@lemmy.world
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      15 days ago

      66 is only because of the filibuster right? Bit they could get rid of that if they would get a majority in the Senateā€¦ I know, its copium.but today Iā€™m taking copium.

      • AntiOutsideAktion@lemmy.ml
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        No, itā€™s because the process of removing a supreme court justice is the exact same impeachment process that applies to presidents