Staff Reports
In a stunning display of partisan politics, congressional Democrats are going all-out to impose their will on the Supreme Court by introducing legislation that would require strict ethical and financial disclosure requirements for justices. But one brave conservative, Justice Samuel Alito, is standing up against this unconstitutional overreach.
In a rare move, Justice Alito spoke out against the legislation, stating that Congress has no constitutional authority to meddle in the affairs of the judicial branch. And he’s absolutely right! The Constitution clearly delineates the separate powers of each branch of government, and Congress has no business trying to infringe upon the independence of the highest court in the land.
But this isn’t just about constitutional authority. It’s also about the smear campaign being waged against conservative justices. Alito rightly expressed his frustration over the baseless accusations and personal attacks that have been leveled against him and his colleagues. It’s disgraceful how the liberal media and their allies in Congress will stop at nothing to tarnish the reputations of conservative jurists.
“No provision in the Constitution gives [Congress] the authority to regulate the Supreme Court—period.”
Answering Democrats who want to impose a code of conduct on the #SupremeCourt, Justice Samuel Alito said Congress has no such constitutional authority. https://t.co/ujYzBZn7HS
— The Epoch Times (@EpochTimes) July 30, 2023
And Justice Alito didn’t mince words when he pointed out the dangerous consequences of undermining the legitimacy of the Supreme Court. If the Court is viewed as illegitimate, then people may feel justified in disregarding its decisions. We could see a revival of the same kind of resistance that occurred in the wake of the landmark Brown v. Board of Education ruling. Democrats need to understand that they are playing with fire by sowing doubt in the minds of the American people.
But despite all of this, congressional Democrats continue to push forward with their legislation. Led by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, they want to impose the same disclosure requirements on Supreme Court justices as they have on themselves. This is a blatant attempt to exert control over the Court and undermine its independence.
Justice Alito questioned the very authority of Congress to regulate the Supreme Court. He reminded us that Congress did not create the Court, the Constitution did. It’s a simple and undeniable fact that seems to have been forgotten by those on the left. Congress has no business tinkering with an institution that was intentionally designed to be separate and equal.
Sen. Whitehouse, predictably, fired back at Justice Alito’s comments, claiming that Congress has the power to pass laws and oversee agencies. But he conveniently overlooks the fact that the Court has complied with these requirements without complaint. Just because something has been done in the past doesn’t make it right or constitutional.
It’s clear that congressional Democrats are on a power trip. They want to control every aspect of our government, including the Supreme Court. But conservatives like Justice Samuel Alito are standing strong, defending the Constitution and the integrity of our judicial branch. We must support them in this fight against partisan overreach and protect the independence of the Supreme Court for future generations.
