US Supreme Court Justice Alito Warns of ‘Coordinated Intimidation Efforts’

US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has expressed concern about the future of the nation’s highest court, pointing to what he described as extreme public rhetoric and pressure surrounding its rulings.

Alito, a conservative member of the court, spoke of “coordinated intimidation efforts” as he outlined his concerns about the environment in which the institution operates.

His remarks focused on the intensity of public discourse around the court and the pressures accompanying its decisions. He linked those conditions to his unease over the court’s future.

The summary of his comments did not identify particular rulings or specify who he believed was responsible for the alleged intimidation efforts.