Justice Alito’s statutory interpretation jurisprudence reflects a sustained commitment to textual analysis, structural coherence, and due respect for legislative prerogatives. This panel will assess his approach to interpreting federal statutes, including his treatment of statutory text, legislative history, and administrative deference. Through an examination of significant cases, panelists will explore how Justice Alito’s methodology has shaped outcomes across a range of substantive areas and contributed to broader debates over the judiciary’s role in construing and applying enacted law.
Featuring:

Hon. Charles J. Cooper, Partner, Cooper & Kirk PLLC; Former Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legal Counsel, U.S. Department of Justice
Hon. Gregory Katsas, Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
Eric M. Palmer, Partner, Boies Schiller Flexner LLP
Moderator:Prof. Robert George, McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence, Princeton University