1 outlets · filed 5 October 2026
Justice Alito on the Supreme Court: "We are not part of any political movement"
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito gave a rare interview to CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford. He said it is wrong for leaders of both parties to portray the justices as political players.
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CBS News and 60 Minutes both frame the package as a rare sit-down with Justice Samuel Alito, and both extracts center his comments on the Supreme Court and criticism from political leaders. CBS News’ earlier items foreground Dobbs, the leaked draft, same-sex marriage rights and his not retiring, while its later headline emphasizes his claim that the Court is not part of any political movement. 60 Minutes uniquely adds outside reaction from CBS legal contributor Jessica Levinson and mentions the court’s upcoming term.
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