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Justice Samuel Alito, who wrote the opinion overturning Roe v. Wade, retires

NPR News · Jun 30, 2026, 2:51 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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Although not well known outside the court, Alito played a key role in leading the conservative charge, not just on abortion, but on a host of other issues.

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Justice Samuel Alito, who wrote the opinion overturning Roe v. Wade, retires

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