As Justice Alito steps out from the shadows, some see a more aggressive persona emerge

When Justice Samuel Alito was nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court in 2005, he was portrayed as cautious, respectful of precedent, quiet, methodical and reasonable. When Chief Justice John Roberts assigned Alito to write an opinion, Alito showed an ability to keep five votes by avoiding flashiness and provocative statements.

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