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Justice Alito considers retirement, defends Roe v. Wade reversal

October 3, 2026

Summary

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito revealed he considered retiring at the end of the last term but decided to stay, stating he will revisit the decision annually. He also defended the 2022 overturning of Roe v. Wade, calling it an act of 'courage' by the conservative justices.

Coverage by lane

Center

  • Alito: 'I thought about' retiring at end of last term

Right

  • Alito says there’s no perfect time to retire while confirming he will reconsider next year - Washington Examiner

Far right

  • Alito Reveals He Considered Retirement, Will Revisit Decision Each Term

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