Samuel Alito is in the news for his role in recent Supreme Court rulings on issues like campaign spending, LGBTQ rights, and immigration. Born in 1950, he's been a justice since 2006, appointed by George W. Bush.
On October 7, 2025, the US Supreme Court heard arguments in Chiles v. Salazar, challenging Colorado's 2019 ban on conversion therapy for minors. Christian counselor Kaley Chiles claims the law violates her First Amendment free speech rights by prohibiting talk therapy aimed at changing sexual orientation or gender identity. The conservative-majority court questioned the law's constitutionality, with a ruling expected by June 2026. The case has broad implications for LGBTQ+ rights and medical regulation nationwide.