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Supreme Court Justice Alito Hospitalized but Remains Active

4/4/2026

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Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito was hospitalized on March 20 after feeling ill at a Philadelphia Federalist Society dinner, and he was treated for dehydration.
He recently turned 76, and retirement speculation could allow U.S. President Donald Trump to appoint a fourth justice.
Despite the incident, Alito has continued participating in court proceedings and appeared healthy during arguments.
The Supreme Court has varied health-disclosure practices, with some justices more open than others.

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Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito was hospitalized on March 20 after feeling ill at a Philadelphia Federalist Society dinner, and he was treated for dehydration.
He recently turned 76, and retirement speculation could allow U.S. President Donald Trump to appoint a fourth justice.
Despite the incident, Alito has continued participating in court proceedings and appeared healthy during arguments.
The Supreme Court has varied health-disclosure practices, with some justices more open than others.