Summary
Justice Samuel Alito, a self-described Originalist, has been criticized for allegedly disregarding the Constitutionās text when it conflicts with his personal views.
Recently, it emerged that Alito accepted a knighthood from a European order, despite the Constitutionās ban on foreign titles for U.S. officials.
This title, from the House of BourbonāTwo Sicilies, raises questions about Alitoās commitment to American democratic ideals, which the Framers aimed to protect from foreign influence.
Critics argue that Alitoās actions reflect hypocrisy in his supposed adherence to Originalism and constitutional principles.
I donāt think the U.S. Constitution bans anyone from getting a title from some random French family, only from a āKing, Prince, or foreign Stateā.
Is this article intentionally misrepresenting? Thereās plenty of scummy things heās done without having to invent weird distractions.
It does ban public officials from receiving titles of nobility, so yes, it applies to Alito. There is an old amendment to strip the citizenship from any American who receives one, but it hasnāt been ratified by the states. Has an odd history to it.
Exactly how does it apply? It didnāt come from a āKing, Prince, or foreign Stateā. I could declare that I grant you a title, but because it isnāt coming from a monarch itās meaningless and that article doesnāt apply.