In a phenomenally inappropriately political statement, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito agreed with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell that it's no big deal to prevent President Obama from filling the vacant seat left by Antonin Scalia's death.

It’s not surprising that Justice Alito, a conservative justice appointed by President George W. Bush, agrees with obstructionist conservatives. It is appalling however, for a sitting justice to insert himself into a political process.

The American public deserves a Supreme Court above partisan politics. We must have confidence that our highest court and ultimate arbiter of justice is not swayed by political ideology or undue influence.

Sign the petition: Stay in your lane, Alito. The sitting president chooses the justices. The Senate confirms. So keep your politicking to yourself.