Alito Rejects Democrats' Demand to Recuse Himself from Supreme Court Case, Calling Argument 'Unsound'

Justice Alito rejects Senate Democrats' demand that he recuse himself from upcoming Supreme Court case. Calls argument "unsound".
Democrats accused Alito of bias after he sat for WSJ interview with lawyer in the case. Alito said no reason for recusal.
Alito Congress has no authority to regulate Supreme Court. Rejected ethics demands.
Durbin accused Alito of eroding public trust. Says Alito no surprise, wrecking reputation of Court.
Alito says Justices can't control attorneys in cases. Rejects premise, says will judge case solely on law and facts.

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Alito Rejects Calls to Recuse From Tax Case After Controversial WSJ Interviews

Conservative Justice Samuel Alito rejects calls to recuse himself from a major tax case after participating in interviews with an attorney involved in the case.