Samuel Alito on Abortion

• Stare decisis is first step; then an open mind on abortion. (Jan 2006)
• Was against Roe in 1985, but a lot has happened since then. (Jan 2006)
• Roe v Wade is important precedent but not settled law. (Jan 2006)
• Respect for precedent implies not overturning Roe v Wade. (Nov 2005)
• Defines `undue burden' restrictively for abortion. (Nov 2005)
• States can require women seeking abortions to notify spouses. (Oct 2005)
• Oppose publicly funded abortions for rape and incest victims. (Oct 2005)
• Unconstitutional to ban partial-birth abortions. (Jul 2000)
• States can require notifying father before abortions. (Jun 1992)

Samuel Alito on Budget & Economy

Samuel Alito on Civil Rights

• Privacy is a question of interpretation of the Constitution. (Jan 2006)
• The Constitution protects a right to privacy. (Jan 2006)
• The President has to comply with statutes that are passed. (Jan 2006)
• Schools cannot limit student speech insulting other students. (Nov 2005)
• Agrees that women should consult husband before abortion. (Nov 2005)
• Government cannot supress free speech in alcohol ads. (Nov 2005)
• Beards are protected religious rights for employees. (Mar 1999)

Samuel Alito on Corporations

Samuel Alito on Crime

• Overruled by Supreme Court on death penalty adequate counsel. (Jan 2006)
• Congress limits judicial review of death penalty cases. (Jan 2006)
• Casinos not responsible for drunken gambling losses. (Nov 2005)
• Ineffective counsel not grounds to overturn death sentence. (Feb 2004)
• Recanting perjury not enough to overturn perjury conviction. (Jul 1999)

Samuel Alito on Drugs

• Alcohol ads cannot be banned from school newspapers. (Nov 2005)

Samuel Alito on Education

• Cannot ban hate speech in a school's anti-harassment policy. (Nov 2005)
• Supported free religious expression in kindergartens. (Nov 2005)

Samuel Alito on Energy & Oil

Samuel Alito on Environment

• Citizens can only sue under CWA if they suffered injury. (Jan 2006)
• Ruling on standing is not ruling against the environment. (Jan 2006)
• Required proof that pollution from companies damaged water. (Oct 2005)

Samuel Alito on Families & Children

• Ok to jail husband indefinitely until divorce judgment paid. (Nov 2002)
• Government has a role in protecting traditional values. (Nov 1985)

Samuel Alito on Foreign Policy

• Don't look to foreign law for civil rights interpretation. (Jan 2006)

Samuel Alito on Free Trade

Samuel Alito on Government Reform

• Over-reaching by Court undermines respect for law. (Jan 2006)
• Supports stare decisis--following prior precedents. (Jan 2006)
• Executive power issues are not often resolved by the court. (Jan 2006)
• Constitution is a living thing, with unchanging principles. (Jan 2006)
• Courts play limited role in Constitutional system. (Nov 2005)
• Supremacy of elected branches over judicial usurpation. (Nov 1985)

Samuel Alito on Gun Control

• Congress has no authority to curb the sale of machine guns. (Oct 2005)

Samuel Alito on Health Care

• Ok to refuse medical treatment; but assisted suicide not ok. (Jan 2006)

Samuel Alito on Homeland Security

• Government needs to justify domestic spying. (Jan 2006)
• Government role in providing for a strong defense. (Nov 1985)

Samuel Alito on Immigration

• Asylum only ok for facing forced abortion, if married. (Apr 2005)
• Asylum ok when home country forces birth control. (Apr 2005)
• Asylum ok for persecuted Christians facing forced abortion. (Jun 2004)

Samuel Alito on Jobs

• Supports employer right to promote without fully explaining. (Nov 2005)
• Employers must accommodate religious beliefs, within reason. (Aug 2000)

Samuel Alito on Principles & Values

• Constitution doesn't change but the factual situations do. (Jan 2006)
• All the courts should be insulated from public opinion. (Jan 2006)
• 1960s Princeton: "privileged people behaving irresponsibly". (Jan 2006)
• Good judges can change their minds during a case. (Jan 2006)
• Attorneys want results; judges want only the rule of law. (Jan 2006)
• Pledges to administer justice without respect to persons. (Jan 2006)
• Conflict-of-interest recusals only apply to"initial service". (Nov 2005)
• Adherent of Reagan's philosophical views. (Nov 1985)
• Life-long registered Republican and conservative donor. (Nov 1985)
• Conflict-of-interest recusal missed due to computer glitch. ()

Samuel Alito on Social Security

Samuel Alito on Tax Reform

Samuel Alito on War & Peace

Samuel Alito on Welfare & Poverty

• Eminent domain affects emotions, not just money. (Jan 2006)