Supreme Court Justice Alito on deciding when to retire

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Alito says he lost friends over Dobbs decision overturning Roe v.

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Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito told CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford that he lost friends over his decision in the 2022 Dobbs v.

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It's part of the job that you're going to displease people by making decisions on controversial matters," Alito said in an interview airing Monday.

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Alito says criticism of Supreme Court from political leaders can be "quite damaging".

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In an interview airing Monday, Alito said criticism from former President Joe Biden and President Trump has been "very harsh.

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Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito said he doesn't get recognized in public often.

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I was recognized much more frequently after my confirmation hearings," he recalled.

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Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito said he decided to remain on the Supreme Court because he believed he could "still make a valuable contribution." The 76-year-old justice said he expects to reconsider his decision each year.

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Summary: Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito expressed his decision to continue serving on the court due to a belief that he could still make valuable contributions. Why It Matters: This statement highlights the ongoing debate within the judiciary about the appropriate age for retirement and the potential impact of senior justices' continued service.