If Alito thought that Roe was fundamentally wrong then why did he not say so during his confirmation hearing??

The position they hold is not worthy to them. They have clearly based this decision on their own personal beliefs rather than the people. Get them out.

They literally said for years their goal was to put justices on the Supreme Court to overturn Roe and now they're like "Nah we didn't do it for that reason".

The problem with the these “pro-life” aka forced-birth fanatics is that they face no consequences for their beliefs - but others do. Pregnant women who want or need abortions will have their lives upended - and sometimes ended entirely.

If there is a limit of time that a President can sit in office; why can't they put a time limit on a Judge on the Supreme Court? WHY do they sit for LIFE? That should be amended.

Not enough people are going after Mitch McConMan for this. This is all him.

I don't recognize a court that makes rulings based on personal religious beliefs. I don't recognize justices who lie under oath or make decisions based on personal vengeance goals. 😡

Frankly, I lost my confidence and faith in the Court's legitimacy after Bush v Gore.

Lying to get on the court is not "good behaviour" and is impeachable per the constitution.

It would be a mistake to think that this Trump/McConnell Court cares how people may perceive them. They simply don’t care. They have the power to do whatever they want. That’s all that they care about.

Lying lawyers are one thing - but now we have to put up with judges like this. It's surreal.

Make no mistake . Republican Party has been working on this for decades.

Why are these people putting their Bible down others throats ? It’s a abuse of power.

It's McConnel's court, not Trump's. McConnel held up one justice for a reason he then ignored to rush another through! Trump was advised who to appoint.

Could you imagine if a liberal Supreme Court decided that the second amendment was unconstitutional and removed it?

The same man would want you to believe that he “changed his mind” on this since his confirmation hearing. That draft, and the wild things he wrote, imo, show clearly that this was ALWAYS his opinion, and he LIED under oath, as well as the others……what good are “oaths”, or being “under oath”, if there’s no repercussions when one lies under said oath, or violates theirs?

"It shouldn't be harder to obtain an abortion than an AR-15 -- HRC.

How in the world is it democratic for _Five_ people to enforce their own belief on a whole nation?! I sincerely hope you guys just don't take this lying down while your rights are stripped from you.

"It's not about abortion, but it won't apply to anything unrelated to abortion." Right, alito. 🤨 and here I thought you had to be smart to be a supreme court justice.

What Alioto forgets is that he is one of the worst justices in history and does not have the respect of the legal profession. He is an embarrassment.

Alito believes that he should be Chief Justice instead of Roberts. He has been salty about that for years. Now he is relishing the fact that Roberts apparently has been sidelined. Supreme arrogance indeed!

This court is dangerous, turn back the clock on everything.🤔🤔🤔

Yes! Brilliantly put. The personal opinions of the justices should have no bearing on the rulings. And now for the first time it very openly did.

Well, let's see, they overturned NY's gun law, overturned Roe, and backed the coach praying in school where every other court tossed it out. You tell me what their agenda is? Guns, religion, religion. Yep.

The basis for Roe was reaffirmed multiple times, and nothing had changed other than the Court's religious/political makeup. There was no reason to even hear the recent case Other Than to issue an arbitrary ruling.

These so-called Justices need to be removed. By any legal means necessary.

A simple and “breathtakingly logical” rule would have prevented what is a mindbogglingly self-destructive decision by the court. It should take a majority ruling EQUAL TO or EXCEEDING the original decision, in order to overturn it. Both decisions involved 18 justices in all, with 10 voting in favour of Roe v Wade and 8 against it. It would seem that it is Alito who is “egregiously wrong”.

As a Republican I hate having to agree with anything on MSNBC but I agree with this 100%. They voted their own personal views, not based on law. Abortion is a right under liberty. Liberty cannot exist without bodily autonomy.

In question? They lied under oath. Where I live, it's called perjury.

I've read Alito's opinion, and I'm left with confirmation of my original opinion about his opinion. It comes from a position of hatred, not law. Alito is a theocratic fascist at his heart. Of course, he is in good company with the likes of Thomas and Gorsuch. I believe this to be also true about Comey Barrett as well. The founding fathers made it clear in the first amendment that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion...," so instead, we are allowing our SCOTUS to impose their religious will on the people at grave detriment to those people. In essence, they have turned the 1A on its head, not by the establishment of religion, but by establishing the forced recognition of their religious views on the rest of society. What we have here are arguably the most corrupt anti-constitutionalists this country has ever mustered for appointment to the SCOTUS. McConnell always used to complain that he was afraid the Democrats would seek to "legislate from the bench," with their appointments, yet there seems to be no urgency for correction when that exact sentiment is borne out in practice by fascist right, corruptly appointed justices. I find it so galling, that it is nearly unfathomable that 5 individuals on the SCOTUS would have the power to declare women indentured servants and reproductive slaves of the state, and no one can do anything about it. This is the first true step into authoritarianism for America - allowing the vomitous rantings of a handful of religious zealots to rescind individual reproductive freedom from 173 Million women.

I'm so appalled by this. I'd like to know what, if any, medical procedure is illegal??? And if the goal of this is to save the lives of children - then why are pharmaceutical companies allowed to discontinue making the most effective medicine, for lack of profit, for thousands of children suffering from childhood leukemia???? This overturning of Roe, criminalization of a private and personal health care decision, is extremely reprehensible and completely violates the doctrine of separation of church and state. DISTURBING to say the least! And if, in this new paradigm, it's ok to attempt to overthrow the government based on LIES (& I hope it's not!!) then SCOTUS has shown itself to be insanely foolish... Not advocating violence be met with violence...

The idea that the authority of the state can rightly extend beneath the skin of individuals to presume jurisdiction or ownership over the functions of an organ, especially a uniquely female one, is a violent intrusion into the autonomy of the individual. Clearly the USA is no longer free to women whose rights are now reduced to that of a fertilized egg, likely because it might be a man. The culture of keeping women barefoot and pregnant is returning. Interestingly, concealed ownership of firearms despite it often killing or injuring due to subsequently regretted actions is nonetheless affirmed by this so called "right to life" and "freedom loving" court. Wow.

Remove and disbarre these liars.

Women and girls are not brood mares or incubators - that's what they need to learn and quickly 💯

Alito, Thomas and two other new justices (Brett & Amy) must be removed from the rogue supreme court!

Thank you Ari for a very informative video regarding this issue that will ultimately will change this country for years to come!!! Kudos to you for your efforts!!! :)-

We have to put the justices that lied under oath in jail. Perjury is a crime

The Supreme Court became the Extreme Court when the Federalist Societies half a billion dollars made it that way.

If Alito is so above everything, then the Supreme Court should overturn right now the citizen's united ruling

Ironically while watching this video, the Supreme Court just ruled to limit the EPA’s ability to regulate emissions. Literally one of the EPA’s job!

Alito is a Liar, he's not an originalist, he's an opportunist.

Yes, the 2022 SCOTUS, bringing a new, and yet familiar meaning to the term “taint”.

Barrett’s smug smile when questioned about Roe gave her away. She had decided on the first shot at Roe long before it came before her. She likely told Sam (Alito), “Just write down the reasoning and I’m on board. You knew my decision when I got here.”

Trem limits for SCOTUS should be voted on by "We The People" as Us the voters!

They sank the legitimacy of the court big time. No respect for liars.

"The House needs only a simple majority to impeach a Supreme Court justice or any federal judge. To convict and then remove the justice or judge, the Senate requires a two-thirds majority."

Abolish SCOTUS and let states rule individually.

This lady is right, I myself have lost what little respect I had for the supreme court. It appears these judges have gone completely rogue with no concern for the will of the American people.

The Supreme Court has become a political office. This should be the greatest argument for the establishment of Term Limits.

You know, I can't imagine taking someone's life, but I'm sure as the morning sun that I have NO right to tell anyone what to do with their decision. The 5 supreme court justices think they are GOD. I am giving them my 1 finger salute.

The first time mcconnell help up a nomination the Supreme Court lost it's legitimacy

Alito cited a guy who burnt women at the stake. Literally.

When the average guy on the street has more common sense then the supreme court we are in trouble. No respect, no confidence. What more can you say? Send abortion back to the states, then gun laws back to the federal level? Huh.

Alito was very wrong in his argumentation against Roe. He ignored two important precedents and acted like an activist, the thing conservatives complain the most.

The Court’s legitimacy isn’t in question. It’s gone.

Seems a conflict of interest for Supreme Court Justice's to have a party affiliation.

I'm 70. I've always respected the Supreme Court.... until now. What good is a Supreme Court if all judges don't see the law unbiased? The founders sought a separation of church and state. The current judges are NOT abiding by this foundation. Should the court have judges limited to their time on the supreme court as Bernie suggested... It sounds GOOD TO ME. I'd like to see a S.C. that has credibility again.

It's interesting to note that the original opinion on Roe was written by a justice put on the court by Nixon.

For a court that apparently believes only the explicitly stated rather than the obviously inferred interpretations of the constitution must be upheld, it's perhaps worth pointing out that the constitution does not explicitly grant the supreme court the right to decide what is constitutional. It's a reasonable inference perhaps from their responsibility to adjudicate "all Cases, in Law and Equity, arising under this Constitution", but hey, they probably don't think that's enough, really. Let them decide only those cases that _explicitly_ arise under the Constitution, and not decide what the Constitution _is._ To put in another way, let's reject the naked _unconstitutional_ power grab that was Marbury v. Madison.

The scotus just violated it’s citizen’s 1st amendment rights more than once yesterday with separation of church and state. Seems unconstitional and illegal to me.

If Alito said it was wrong to begin with, "why did he lie at his appointment to the court"

Anybody who would use the word 'egregious' 14 times in a SCOTUS decision and use other wording he did, leaves me to believe he has some axe to grind personally regarding this decision. He has inserted his personal views into a Supreme Court ruling in such a way that is so 'in your face' that it calls into question his motives and reasoning.

"We are totally neutral about this. But if you even think about doing it, life in prison for you and everyone who helped you in any way! Freedom!" - Alito

This is just terrible. Reading someone their rights is a reminder to both the suspect and the police. This compromises the assumption of presumed is innocence that is the basis of our legal system. Just another step closer to the Republican police state...

It has turned into a cult of religion and politics

WOW, I like how Ari put it. obviously, it's heartbreaking that such freedom is taken away from women. Ari put it in such a way that made it if the judges are biased or not neutral, it can get ugly real quick; not just for women but for all Americans.

The fact that the SCOTUS can do something it has never done before is evidence enough of a tainted court and now we will have to live with this for the next 30-50 years. I refused to believe America was in decline but recent regressive changes have made me skeptical.

This is exactly why the separation of Church and State was written in our laws long ago. Our founders knew people's religious ideals would potential blind them to the plights of the people. And here we see it in full force. While Im all for people being religious, if you use to make your state policy, you actively attack what our founders believed in.

They are hoping women will forget about this by November. Most women have a monthly reminder though.

If there are no norms to follow, then follow the law. All new appointees should be impeached for lying under oath.

Why are so few people talking about the floodgate of rights that this decision will effect? My marriage to my wife could be illegal with a court that thinks this way! My children could be shamed and segregated! The reasoning of this court leaves open overturning every advancement in civil rights for the last hundred years! Why aren't we talking about the wider ramifications? I, personally opose abortion, but not the right of the parent to decide for themselves. When you make the focus all about abortion you lose people who don't understand how this can effect them, since they would never need an abortion. You have too explain how this touches each and every one of us!

Legitimacy and Court's no longer should be used in same sentence this ruling and the Michigan court reversing indictment on people who poisoned an entire city

It’s incredible that these intellectual people still profess believe in an invisible being that wrote A book that is used to instill fear and control feeble minded individuals. Do they believe in Santa and the tooth fairy as well?

Let's just make sure we all vote in mass every November!

As a man born of Woman, raised by that wonderful Woman to be objective in all decisions - and particularly sensitive whenever a decision involved Women - I am aghast at the abject arrogance of this “SCROTUS” decision. Job One: Women generally, particularly those who had previously voted for republicans, should stop doing that. Every American Woman who values their righteous place as “Equals” to men must never support any politician who agrees with this decision. Not at any level of American government: City, State or Federal. And certainly not for President.

I'm reminded of what the historian Deborah Lipstadt said about Holocaust deniers, and to everyone who wants to figure out who is speaking the truth on a particular matter: for them to be right, who has to be wrong? She referred to that if the Holocaust deniers are to be right, the survivors, the liberating soldiers, and most importantly the Nazi's themselves must be wrong, because they wrote it all down and also defended their actions when faced with the death penalty. All of those people must have been wrong for the contemporary Holocaust deniers to be right, and it simply doesn't sound very likely at all. I don't like that the Supreme Court feigns political neutrality in that this ruling had nothing to do with the subject matter of abortion. If that is the case, and it's all about constitutionality and whether states should be able to decide this issue for themselves, why did the majority say that this ruling only applies to abortion? As much as it pains me to say it, I actually agree with Justice Thomas the most (of the majority). If Roe v. Wade is unconstitutional because it was based on privacy which isn't explicitly stated as a constitutional right, why shouldn't everything else that is based on privacy also be ruled as unconstitutional? Justice Alito dropped the ball here if he wanted to pretend to be politically neutral on the issue of abortion. I have long been an advocate for rational argumentation, meaning that you have to have a basis of your position on a topic. For example, if you're for banning sugary drinks in schools because kids' health is more important than free choice, you can't the next day be against banning sugary candy because free choice is more important than kids' health. That's inconsistent and shows you have no consistent ethical framework on which you base your opinions. If you were to believe protecting kids' health is very important, you would have to offer an even more important value to override the "protecting kids's health" value. You can't just say "well, sugary candy is tasty and drinks are not". Well you can, but then people would assume that your highest moral value is what you personally like, and that kids' health has nothing to do with it. People in general are very bad at argue rationally, to think about ethical frameworks. I feel that most are just jumping from issue to issue, picking and choosing their favourites as if from a smorgasbord. If they say that abortion isn't a constitutionally protected right because the basis of privacy has no support in the Constitution, then they would have to offer up some other reason why contraception which also is based on privacy as I have understood it, is still valid.

Wow, I never realized how many of our Justices were truly bad people. And the Ego's on these guys. Wow.

Judges personal view doesn't mean anything. They can't overrule a woman and her own body. The Justice's are legally wrong!.

A few months ago, Alito gave a speech where he stated that it was outrageous that he and some of his colleagues were being regarded as political hacks. Sadly, he is a political hack, probably not quite as much of one at Thomas, but close enough. He has singlehandedly undermined what credibility the court had. The case now for expanding the court to dilute the extremist majority is unanswerable.

The supreme court was wrong to say abortion has not enjoyed much cultural history in America. 1) It has been in common use since the 1700's. 2) Benjamin Franklin the founding father literally wrote a book which included how to do home abortions. 3) They made religious arguments for it! Believing in "demon spawn" children could be born. 4) The senate since the start believed unanimously the separation of Church, religious and moral rulings, and the state. Over turning Roe Vs wade was clearly a moral one for the conservative judges.

Bro this isn't a "in question" situation by any means. This is a truly existential threat to our constitutional rights and our country. We have our duty.

I've always felt Alito was the worst of the worst....and a self-righteous religious fanatic which makes him incapable making fair and objective rulings. His personal agenda drives his decisions.

Agree. They blew it. Thier arrogance has gotten in the way. Things need he change for the "highest " court in the land. Lifetime appointments must end. Hearings for them need to become legally binding. They need to be held in contempt f need be. Equal Branch...I think not.

Time to think of raising the number of justices on the Supreme Court. The extremities the political-right is now willing to go to requires that people wishing to uphold America's democracy finally realize they are in a street fight not boxing match with rules and referees.

Let's not forget one thing, law and our country isn't actually formed by GOD but the people.

Term Limits need to be set all over government offices and personal views have no place on the Supreme Court.

We need to change the number on the Extreme Court, and then change how long they can remain there, along with making them answerable for what they do, instead of them answering to no one.

Maybe Is time to find a new system of check and balances. And abolish the Supreme Court.

I remember an interview talking about how the Justices are very friendly and civil with each other behind closed doors...it's honestly becoming harder and harder to imagine that...

A lifetime commitment is going to have to be looked at very closely. Absolute power corrupts absolutely it would seem.

I'm glad that you bring up that the argument against abortion is a religious belief, and as such, should not be 'the law of the land'. People who have that religious belief can practice their religion, but they should not be allowed to force that religious belief on everyone and penalize those who go against their belief. This is not like a religious prohibition to not eat meat on Friday, eat something else. No one is REQUIRED to follow that or be penalized.

Something is wrong where a president who lost the popular vote, in there for just four years, and puts three on the Supreme Court, who will now serve for the next 40 years. Something is wrong where justices vote a certain way just so they personally can keep taking communion.

Imo, this should only be voted on by birth-born women. As a man I’m sick of hearing what men think the ruling/law should be. It has NOTHING to do with us. 🤦🏾‍♂️ I got to stop using common sense, that’s how you get hurt in this world.

The arrogance of Alito is disgusting and unwarranted. He has a mediocre intellect, if that. The three recent appointees who joined with the majority likely committed perjury, IMHO. How can this once deeply respected branch of our government ever recover?

How only eight people can rules and make decision for 350 million people, this is insane Where is: we the people I felt as a American very disappointed.

The Supreme Court is now another pile of Trump garbage. Also what is up with Thomas? He seems to now be running the court.

I have lost respect for all three branches of the government, especially that of the Supreme Court. Their arrogance is disgusting.

The key here is the 9th Amendment, not the 4th. - Amendment IX - The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. Means, everyone has additional rights, even if they're not listed in the Constitution. And, that those unlisted rights are equally as inalienable and inviolate as those which are listed in the Constitution. The end.

Saying that the court's legitimacy is in question... No question here... it is corrupted.

Some comments pointed this out but why is no one going harder at Mitch McConnell. He's been pushing this years before Trump