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Justice Alito rules out retiring during lame-duck session
Original: Justice Alito says he won’t retire during lame-duck session of Congress
US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito says he will not retire during the lame-duck session of Congress, closing off speculation that he might step aside while the outgoing political alignment is still in place. The statement comes amid ongoing debate over the court's composition, lifetime appointments and the timing of any vacancies that could be filled by a departing administration.
Why now: Any hint of a Supreme Court vacancy or retirement carries major political stakes, drawing attention to Alito's decision right now.
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- Justice Alito says he won’t retire during lame-duck session of Congress · The Washington Post
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