Palmer Saddened By Passing of Supreme Court Justice Scalia

Palmer Saddened By Passing of Supreme Court Justice Scalia

Washington D.C. – Congressman Gary Palmer (R-AL) expresses his sadness on the passing of Justice Antonin Scalia, and offers this comment:

“I am saddened to hear the news of Justice Antonin Scalia's passing. Justice Scalia, who was appointed by President Ronald Reagan, was one of our nation's most brilliant and staunchest defenders of the Constitution.

“He was an avid defender of life, religious liberty, and the First Amendment. His work in defending against judicial activism can not be overstated. Justice Scalia's influence crossed generational and party lines, inspiring those of us who are committed to restoring constitutional government and the rule of law to our nation. His legal opinions will be studied for years and he will undoubtedly be remembered as one of America's greatest Supreme Court justices. Ann and I will lift up his family and our nation in our prayers as we mourn the passing of this great man.”

For any additional questions, contact:

Cate Cullen, (202) 225-4921, cate.cullen@mail.house.gov

U.S. Representative Gary Palmer (R-AL) serves on three Congressional committees: Oversight and Government Reform, Budget, and Science, Space and Technology.