Samuel Alito warns Congress could ‘turn off the lights’ at Supreme Court
Michelle Rivera
Michelle Rivera
Reporter · Cleveland, OH
Michelle, an Ohio State University graduate, has spent over six years focusing on community issues in Cleveland, including social justice and local initiatives. She has previously written for NPR's local affiliates, where she honed her storytelling skills to highlight diverse community voices.
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Samuel Alito is warning about something that sounds dramatic: Congress could essentially “turn off the lights” at the nation’s highest court by withholding money needed for its operations. Alito made the comments while discussing the independence of the Supreme Court at the Federalist Society’s annual Antonin Scalia Memorial Dinner.