Thursday, February 19, 2026

Will SCOTUS Justice Alito Retire This Year?

Speculation is growing over whether Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito could retire, fueled by career milestones and an upcoming book.

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So @elienyc.bsky.social and @strictscrutiny.bsky.social have speculated that Alito may retire soon. I agree. Elie lays out the case here--it'd be odd to release a memoir in October if he's (a) still serving and (b) unable to promote it because he's hearing arguments. www.thenation.com/article/poli ...

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-- Mark Joseph Stern (@mjsdc.bsky.social) Feb 12, 2026 at 10:51 AM

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Why not?

He seems to have grifted all he needs from his tenure.

#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-02-18 09:43 PM

more at the thread link

there's also a video detailing possible stock scandal implications with a new rule... only Alito and the Chief Justice own stocks, so.

www.youtube.com

#2 | Posted by Corky at 2026-02-18 09:45 PM

If he waits until after the midterms, and Dems win the Senate, I expect they would hold the seat up until Dotard is out of office. Pull a McConnell on them, maybe Judge Keg dies in a drunk driving crash and Thomas is indicted at the Haig for raping a five year old on Trumpstein Island. That would give the next Dem POTUS three picks and balance this insane court.

#3 | Posted by _Gunslinger_ at 2026-02-18 09:56 PM

Reminds me of ...

drudge.com

a.k.a., leaving early because of politics.

#4 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-02-18 10:54 PM

USDJ Aileen Cannon worked hard protecting Dummkopf Trumpf. "Her Horror" wants to be considered for the unelected overpaid corrupt politburo which for decades has been making life miserable for everyday Americans while meting out gross miscarriages of justice: media.cnn.com

#5 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-02-19 04:51 AM

#3,

Unfortunately that plan would require the Senate Democrats to show some sort of backbone which will never happen.

#6 | Posted by qcp at 2026-02-19 02:01 PM

If he waits until after the midterms, and Dems win the Senate, I expect they would hold the seat up until Dotard is out of office.
#3 | Posted by _Gunslinger

GOP would ram through a replacement in 1 day.

#7 | Posted by censored at 2026-02-19 03:52 PM

" If he waits until after the midterms, and Dems win the Senate, I expect they would hold the seat up until Dotard is out of office."

As they should. What's good for the goose ... .

#8 | Posted by BellRinger at 2026-02-19 03:59 PM

Fuck off you little Nazi bitch.

#9 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2026-02-19 04:10 PM

This tough talking internet dweeb doesn't have the stones to say crap like this to someone's face.

#10 | Posted by BellRinger at 2026-02-19 04:20 PM

If Alito is planning on retiring, and I'm not sure why he would when there are still civil rights left to violate, he's going to do it now.

Unless the GOP pulls off massive voter fraud, the mid terms will see increased democrats in Congress.

#11 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-02-19 04:25 PM

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