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.
Probably because (just like almost everything else) he isnāt a dictator that can unilaterally reshape a whole branch of government. Congress sets the number, not the President. If you want to actually see reforms go out and vote in more Representatives and Senators.
He could always send up a nomination. Thereās nothing illegal about that. If Congress accepts it then their law is moot by their own action.