Conservative US Supreme Court justices Thomas and Alito in spotlight after Democratic landslide
The Democratic landslide in the US midterm elections is raising questions about the future of Supreme Court justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito.
The US midterm election landslide giving Democrats control of Congress is fueling questions about the longevity of Supreme Court justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito. The two eldest justices have reliably backed Trump policies in major rulings.
Thomas, 78, and Alito, 76, have given no public indication of wanting to step down, despite concerns about their health prospects. Alito said he would remain for the duration of the current term, which began in October.
The court's 6-3 conservative majority, including three justices Trump appointed, has steered American law in a sharply rightward direction on issues from abortion to gun rights. Democrats can block any nominations Trump would make to fill potential Supreme Court vacancies.
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