Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito warned against congressional action to defund the US Supreme Court during a speech at the Federalist Society’s annual Antonin Scalia Memorial Dinner.
Justice Alito emphasized that an independent judiciary is crucial for the U.S. Constitution to remain unchanged. His remarks highlight growing tensions between the judicial and legislative branches, particularly in an era of heightened political scrutiny of the Supreme Court. The warning suggests a concern within the judiciary about potential attempts by Congress to exert control over the court through budgetary means, which could be perceived as undermining judicial independence. Alito also confirmed his intention to remain on the high court through the next year, dispelling earlier reports of his retirement.
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