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Justice Samuel Alito Warns Congress Could Defund Supreme Court

  • Justice Samuel Alito warned that Congress could 'turn off the lights' at the Supreme Court by defunding it.
  • Alito made these comments while discussing the independence of the Supreme Court at the Federalist Society's annual Antonin Scalia Memorial Dinner.
  • He emphasized that Congress has the power to stop the Supreme Court's activities by withholding money needed for its operations.
  • Alito's remarks highlighted the potential vulnerability of the judiciary to legislative actions.
  • The warning came amid broader discussions about the balance of power among the branches of government.

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