The Alito Nomination

The nomination of Judge Samuel Alito to the Supreme Court is moving forward with confirmation hearings set to begin in the new year.

When President Bush nominated Judge Alito to the high court, the federal appeals court judge expressed his judicial philosophy and understanding of the role and responsibility of a judge:

"Federal judges have the duty to interpret the Constitution and the laws faithfully and fairly, to protect the constitutional rights of all Americans, and to do these things with care and with restraint, always keeping in mind the limited role that the courts play in our constitutional system. And I pledge that if confirmed I will do everything within my power to fulfill that responsibility."

ACLJ Chief Counsel Jay Sekulow called the nomination a "wise" choice and said it clearly shows that President Bush has once again fulfilled his promise of choosing nominees to the Supreme Court who are in the mold of Justices Scalia and Thomas.

Sekulow added:  "The nomination of Judge Samuel Alito to the Supreme Court of the United States is an incredibly wise choice by President Bush.  President Bush promised that he would nominate Justices in the mold of Justices Scalia and Thomas.  In choosing Judge Alito for the high court, President Bush has done just that.  Judge Alito is a top tier judicial pick who is a well known conservative jurist with a lengthy track record of interpreting the Constitution and not legislating from the bench.  As a former U.S. Attorney who has spent the last 15 years on the bench at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, Judge Alito is extremely well qualified to serve on the nations highest court.  The nomination of Judge Alito will galvanize conservatives and sets the stage for a critical confirmation process in the Senate.  We are committed to working to ensure that Judge Alito is confirmed as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.

The confirmation hearings before the Senate Judiciary Committee begin January 9th with a full vote by the U.S. Senate set for January 20th.

Our Washington, D.C. team is working to secure support for the nominee on Capitol Hill.  We will have further updates along the way.  And, you can stay informed about the latest developments as the Alito nomination proceeds through our Supreme Court Confirmation Center.