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| | In his first 17 months, Justice Alito wrote three major opinions for the Court: | | In his first 17 months, Justice Alito wrote three major opinions for the Court: |
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| | *A 5-4 pro-business decision limiting employment claims for sex discrimination | | *A 5-4 pro-business decision limiting employment claims for sex discrimination |
| − | *A 5-4 decision against environmentalists, ''[[Nat'l Ass'n of Home Builders v. Defenders of Wildlife]]'' and Chief Justice [[John Roberts]] upholding faith-based programs in ''Hein v. Freedom from Religion Found.'', Inc., 127 S. Ct. 2553 (2007). Justices [[Antonin Scalia]] and [[Clarence Thomas]] concurred with a stronger opinion. | + | *A 5-4 decision against environmentalists, ''[[Nat'l Ass'n of Home Builders v. Defenders of Wildlife]]'' |
| | + | *A plurality opinion joined by Justice [[Anthony Kennedy]] and Chief Justice [[John Roberts]] upholding faith-based programs in ''Hein v. Freedom from Religion Found.'', Inc., 127 S. Ct. 2553 (2007). Justices [[Antonin Scalia]] and [[Clarence Thomas]] concurred with a stronger opinion. |
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| | Justice Alito has been particularly adept at attracting support for his opinions by Justice [[Anthony Kennedy]], which is something other [[conservative]] Justices have failed to do. For example, even though Justice [[Anthony Kennedy]] voted with the [[liberal]] wing on the [[global warming]] case during the 2006-1007 Term, Justice Alito held his vote for the 5-4 decision against he environmentalists cited above. | | Justice Alito has been particularly adept at attracting support for his opinions by Justice [[Anthony Kennedy]], which is something other [[conservative]] Justices have failed to do. For example, even though Justice [[Anthony Kennedy]] voted with the [[liberal]] wing on the [[global warming]] case during the 2006-1007 Term, Justice Alito held his vote for the 5-4 decision against he environmentalists cited above. |
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| | In addition, Justice Alito showed a willingness to stand up to everyone else by criticizing an 8-Justice opinion in ''Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Ry. v. White'', 126 S. Ct. 2405 (2007). | | In addition, Justice Alito showed a willingness to stand up to everyone else by criticizing an 8-Justice opinion in ''Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Ry. v. White'', 126 S. Ct. 2405 (2007). |
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| | + | Justice Alito may be less of an advocate for states' rights than Justice [[Antonin Scalia]]. Unlike Justice Scalia, Justice Alito joined decision in favor of a federal law that conflicted with state regulations in ''[[Watters v. Wachovia Bank]]''. |
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| | == Opinions as a Circuit Judge == | | == Opinions as a Circuit Judge == |