POLITICSJul 13 · 13:00 UTCSCOTUSBLOGKelsey Dallas, Nora Collins

How Justice Samuel Alito stands out

Justice Samuel Alito has aligned with President Donald Trump's positions in 89% of 100 cases over the past decade, more than any other justice. Justice Clarence Thomas similarly supports Trump but through originalist principles, while Chief Justice John Roberts authored key decisions against Trump, including rulings on tariffs, birthright citizenship, and the firing of a Federal Reserve official.

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