I don't know what to make of this.

Newly minted Supreme Court Justice Alito voted (against fellow conservatives Roberts, Scalia and Thomas) to stay an execution in Missouri on the grounds that lethal injection may be cruel and unusual punishment. The matter is going back to a lower court for review.

Is this precedent - legally or for Alito?

Is it just a hotbutton issue for the guy?

Would have been interesting to see a written opinion, but this was one of these quickies with simple yes/no votes.

I can't wait until the first case on abortion or Presidential authority bubbles up, so we can see what he's made of in those areas.