The morning read for Monday, Feb. 1

Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Got a suggestion of a piece you’d like us to consider? Email us at roundup@scotusblog.com.

Here’s the Monday morning read:

• ‘Not surprised’: Justice Alito defends controversial speech as he marks 15 years on Supreme Court (John Fritze, USA Today)
• Supreme Court Test for Biden: How Boldly to Disavow Trump’s Agenda (Adam Liptak, The New York Times)
• Biden could change course in high court health care case (Mark Sherman, Associated Press)
• Biden’s Supreme Court commission set to launch as some liberals are eager to pack the court (Joan Biskupic, CNN)
• Sotomayor Declines Parents’ Request for Relief From School Vaccination Requirements (Mark Walsh, Education Week)