Alito says he is not retiring from the Supreme Court now
Justice Samuel Alito does not plan to retire before the end of the Supreme Court's current term, according to The New York Times and Fox News.
Justice Samuel Alito does not plan to retire from the Supreme Court right away. Both The New York Times and Fox News report he intends to stay through the end of the current term.
The Times reports that Alito, a conservative, told friends he will not step down before the term ends. It says this comes even though Democrats are set to take control of the Senate in January.
Fox News reports that Alito confirmed he has no plans to retire. Its headline says he reiterated that position. Fox also reports that analysts warn Republicans may not hold the Senate for six years.
The reports do not say what Alito plans to do after the term ends.
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- The New York TimesJustice Alito Will Not Retire From Supreme Court Immediately, Despite Election OutcomeWed, Nov 4, 6:44 PM EST
- Fox NewsAlito reiterates he's not retiring, is committed through end of current Supreme Court termThu, Nov 5, 10:34 AM EST
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