Who is Justice Alito, appointed by Bush and author of the leaked Supreme Court opinion?

Justice Samuel Alito has found himself at the center of controversy after an initial draft majority opinion, which shows the Supreme Court poised to strike down Roe v. Wade, was made public Monday.

"He’s scholarly, fair-minded and principled, and these qualities will serve him well on the highest court in the land," Bush said at the time of Alito's nomination to the court. "[His record] reveals a thoughtful judge who considers the legal merits carefully and applies the law in a principled fashion. He has a deep understanding of the proper role of judges in our society. He understands judges are to interpret the laws, not to impose their preferences or priorities on the people."