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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:
*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 the environment, ''[[Nat'l Ass'n of Home Builders v. Defenders of Wildlife]]''
*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.
*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.