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Justice Alito Hospitalized for Dehydration Amid Retirement Speculation

4/8/2026

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U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, 76, was treated for dehydration after falling ill at a Federalist Society dinner in Philadelphia on March 20.
He received fluids, was evaluated, and returned home that night.
The court says he has been thoroughly checked and has since participated in oral arguments.
Speculation about his retirement has grown ahead of the midterm elections, as a vacancy may be hard to fill.

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U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, 76, was treated for dehydration after falling ill at a Federalist Society dinner in Philadelphia on March 20.
He received fluids, was evaluated, and returned home that night.
The court says he has been thoroughly checked and has since participated in oral arguments.
Speculation about his retirement has grown ahead of the midterm elections, as a vacancy may be hard to fill.