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Samuel A. Alito Jr.

b. 1950Trenton, NJItalian American descendantLiving
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Why Included

Supreme Court justice whose opinions have shaped major constitutional rulings in the 21st century.

Notable For

  • U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice 2006–present
  • U.S. Court of Appeals Judge 1990–2006

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Last reviewed: May 7, 2026

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Quick Facts

Field
Law & Jurisprudence
Specialty
Judiciary/SCOTUS
Years
b. 1950
Birth Place
Trenton, NJ
Origin
Italian American descendant
Publication Status
Published
Ancestry Verification
Confirmed

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