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“The First Amendment, I think, is the jewel of our Constitution.”

Quote by Samuel Alito

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Samuel Alito is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Born on April 1, 1950, he has served in this position since 2006. Justice Alito is known for his conservative legal views and strict interpretation of constitutional originalism. more

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