It was Alito's first written opinion this term, Kimberly Atkins at DC Dicta notes, adding, «The decision was not entirely surprising, given the
comments from the justices
during oral arguments in the case.»
Mohammed's military defense lawyer, Marine Maj. Derek Poteet, argued
during oral arguments in December 2015 that too many «plainly inappropriate and reckless»
comments have piled up — the bell can not be «un-rung.»