Judge Samuel Alito Jr. was perhaps best known as a defender of religious liberty before his nomination to the Supreme Court.
In 15 years as a federal appellate judge, he consistently articulated a broad interpretation of the First Amendment clauses pertaining to religion.
He has written that the Establishment Clause does not prohibit government acknowledgement of religion, and has held that the Free Exercise Clause gives wide berth to citizens and employees against government restrictions on their religious practices.
Both supporters and opponents of his nomination agree that if confirmed, he would likely become the court’s strongest voice on religious issues.
NewsMax.com
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