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The Supreme Court disclosed that Justice Samuel Alito was hospitalized two weeks prior, according to a statement issued by the Court’s Public Information Officer, Patricia McCabe. Justice Alito was checked into a hospital on March 20 “out of an abundance of caution” following the advice of his security detail. This development came after the justice felt unwell during a Federalist Society dinner in Philadelphia, as reported by CNN’s Joan Biskupic.
The Court’s statement mentioned that after becoming ill, Justice Alito agreed with his security team’s recommendation to see a physician before making the three-hour journey back home. Following an examination and treatment for dehydration, he returned home that night. Subsequent to a review by his personal physician, he resumed his duties and was present for oral arguments the following Monday.
Justice Alito, 76, was appointed to the Supreme Court by President George W. Bush, officially joining on January 31, 2006. He is known for his long-standing conservative stance. Despite recent speculation about his potential retirement, which would afford President Donald Trump the chance to appoint a fourth justice, Alito has not announced any such intentions.
Further details regarding Justice Alito’s diagnosis remain undisclosed, as the statement did not confirm whether a diagnosis was provided by medical professionals. The Court did not elaborate on Alito’s absence from the bench on the morning of March 20 when opinions were issued. Interested readers can find more information about the statement on the SCOTUSblog.
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