I come to roast Alito, not to praise him.
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Today is April Fools’ Day, which, honestly is a terrible day to be on the internet with all the unfunny pranks coming out of the woodwork. But there’s another reason to hate the day: it’s Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s birthday. The justice turns 74 today, which is as good a reminder as any how important the 2024 election is.
Because the internet is undefeated, the occasion of Alito’s birthday has been transformed into an opportunity to roast the justice. In fairness, he gives the world plenty of ammunition. His unique brand of mean-spirited jurisprudence has fueled a thread by Professor Melissa Murray of all the times Alito has used his power on the Court as a weapon to burnish against his enemies.
While others have opted for the simple — but effective — burn.
All in all a fitting tribute for the justice.
Kathryn Rubino is a Senior Editor at Above the Law, host of The Jabot podcast, and co-host of Thinking Like A Lawyer. AtL tipsters are the best, so please connect with her. Feel free to email her with any tips, questions, or comments and follow her on Twitter @Kathryn1 or Mastodon @Kathryn1@mastodon.social.
