Samuel Alito was born on January 4, 1950, in Trenton, New Jersey. He grew up in a close-knit Italian-American family. His father, Samuel Alito Sr., was an Italian immigrant who worked as a school teacher, and his mother, Rose Alito, worked as a stay-at-home mom.
Alito attended Princeton University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1972. He then went on to study at Yale Law School, graduating in 1975. After law school, Alito clerked for Judge Leonard I. Garth of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
He then worked as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey from 1977 to 1981 before entering private practice. In 1987, Alito was appointed as the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey by President Ronald Reagan.
In 1985, Alito married Martha-Ann Alito, a law librarian. The couple has two children together. They are known for their involvement in their local community and church.
In 2006, President George W. Bush nominated Samuel Alito to the Supreme Court of the United States. Alito was confirmed by the Senate in a close vote and took his seat on the Court in January of that year.
During his time on the Court, Alito has been known for his conservative views and strict interpretation of the Constitution. He has written opinions on a wide range of issues, including free speech, gun rights, and affirmative action.
Alito is only the second Italian-American to serve on the Supreme Court and the 11th Roman Catholic. He is known for his thoughtful and thorough approach to legal issues, often asking probing questions during oral arguments.
Samuel Alito's legacy on the Supreme Court is still unfolding. His opinions and decisions will continue to shape American law for years to come. Despite facing criticism from some quarters, Alito remains a respected jurist and a key figure in American legal history.
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