June 25, 2026, 3:47 PM EDTBy Lawrence HurleyWASHINGTON — Conservative Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito had the final word on Thursday as he engaged in an unusual clash inside the courtroom with his liberal colleague Justice Sonia Sotomayor over the outcome of an immigration case.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.
What led to an unusual courtroom clash between Justices Alito and Sotomayor
Alito bit back after Sotomayor criticized his opinion giving the Trump administration more power to turn back asylum-seekers at the southern border.










