Justice Alito Was Taken to the Hospital Last Month in Undisclosed Incident
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. was hospitalized last month due to dehydration after falling ill during a dinner in his honor at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, according to a Supreme Court spokeswoman.
- After receiving treatment and being examined by his own physician, Justice Alito returned home the same evening and resumed work the following Monday, participating actively in court sessions since.
- The incident followed a daylong conference celebrating Alito’s two decades on the bench, hosted by the Federalist Society, although he did not attend the conference itself.
- At 76, Alito is the second oldest Supreme Court justice and a leading conservative figure, fueling speculation about a possible retirement that could allow former President Trump to nominate a successor.
- The dinner where Alito fell ill was attended by over 100 people and was part of a formal event honoring his judicial career.
