Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito faced scrutiny when it was revealed that he had taken an undisclosed fishing trip financed by billionaire hedge fund manager Paul Singer in 2008. In response to questions from ProPublica reporters about the trip, Alito decided to preemptively address the issue in an op-ed published in the Wall Street Journal Opinion page. This choice of venue raised eyebrows and shed light on the close relationship between the conservative justices and the Journal’s Opinion section, which has strong ties to the business-friendly GOP establishment.
The Journal’s Opinion page has a history of serving as a platform for leaks from the Supreme Court, aimed at influencing the court’s decisions to align with conservative ideologies. This relationship has attracted attention, especially after the leak of Alito’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. This close association may provide insights into how the leaked decision made its way to Politico.
The Journal Opinion page has previously published editorials that hinted at Chief Justice John Roberts’ potential inclination to prevent the court from overturning important precedents, such as in the case of Obamacare in 2012 and an LGBTQ civil rights case in 2020. These editorials were often accompanied by similar pieces in other conservative outlets, suggesting a coordinated effort to influence the justices.
While it’s unclear whether conservative justices leak information to the Journal Opinion page, there are indications of a close connection between certain justices and the editorial page. CNN reporter Joan Biskupic has mentioned this connection, stating that the Journal has been a receiver of leaks from justices and has used these leaks to shape its editorials.
Alito’s decision to seek refuge in the Journal Opinion page is not an isolated incident. In April, he granted an exclusive interview to the Journal’s editorial writer James Taranto and conservative lawyer David Rivkin, Jr. In this interview, Alito expressed frustration over accusations that a conservative justice leaked the Dobbs decision.
These actions by Alito and the conservative justices have drawn attention to the court’s conservative leanings, ethical concerns, and dysfunction. It also highlights how conservative justices leverage conservative media to influence case outcomes. While Alito should perhaps avoid further public protesting, the public interest in these matters should continue and be addressed.
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