A pro-social justice Christian group, Faithful America, have petitioned Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito to resign.
They represent one of many groups who are concerned that Alito has compromised his impartiality and can no longer be trusted to rule fairly.
Alito’s Controversial Comments
Alito courted controversy after a secret recording caught him saying the U.S. should return to “a place of Godliness.”
Filmmaker Lauren Windsor caught the remarks at a dinner event. Following the publication of the remarks, some have wondered whether Alito’s personal beliefs may be unduly influencing his judgment.
Support For The Petition Surges
Faithful America’s petition for Alito to resign has seen support surge and is now nearing it’s 20,000 signatures target.
This swell of support demonstrates growing concerns over Justice Alito’s recent controversies, and his ability to serve impartially.
Flag Outcry
The new comments from Alito arrive shortly after a controversy stemming from flags flying from the Alito household.
The Alito household was reported to have flown an upside-down American flag and a Christian nationalist flag. The former is linked to the “Stop the Steal” movement that believes the conspiracy that the 2020 election was stolen from Donald Trump.
Alito’s Own Words Used Against Him
The petition from Faithful America centers on a particularly troubling quote from the Supreme Court Justice.
He said, “One side or the other is going to win. I mean, there can be a way of working, a way of living together peacefully, but it’s difficult…Because there are differences on fundamental things that really can’t be compromised. So it’s not like you are going to split the difference.”
What The Petition Says
The Faithful America petition offers a stark message to Alito: “You are unfit to serve on our nation’s highest court, and we demand that you immediately resign.”
The petition’s call reflects deep concerns about Alito’s ability to remain neutral as a Supreme Court Justice.
Lifetime Appointment
Like all Supreme Court justices, Alito was appointed to a lifetime term – meaning he could continue to serve for many more years if he wanted to.
The power held by Supreme Court justices, as well as the length of their terms, demonstrates why maintaining integrity and impartiality in the role is crucial.
Demands For Alito To Recuse Himself
Amidst these controversies, many are calling for Alito to recuse himself in cases involving former President Donald Trump, particularly those concerning presidential immunity.
Critics fear his apparent biases could taint his legal judgment in these politically charged cases, with the outcome of these cases having the potential to shape the upcoming Presidential election.
Alito Distances Himself From Controversial Flags
In response to the controversy over flags flying on his home, Alito said, “I had no involvement whatsoever in the flying of the flag,” attributing the actions to his wife, Martha-Ann Alito.
Alito hopes his comments will restore trust in his ability to serve impartially.
What’s Next For Alito?
As the petition by Faithful America nears its goal, and public scrutiny mounts, the pressure on Justice Alito grows.
How Alito handles these controversies could have major implications for trust in the Supreme Court among the American public. However, it is unlikely Alito will get removed from the court, given that this would require bipartisan support, and no Supreme Court justice has been impeached since 1804.
