Justice Alito Rejects Recusal Amid Flag Controversy
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Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. has refused to recuse himself from two Supreme Court cases related to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, despite reports of provocative flags flown at his homes. Alito stated that the flags, which appeared to support the "Stop the Steal" movement, were displayed by his wife and not by him. The decision has raised concerns about potential bias in the cases, which involve former President Donald Trump and charges against Capitol rioters.
- Alito Refuses Calls for Recusal Over Display of Provocative Flags The New York Times
- Inside the Clash That Prompted the Alitos’ Upside-Down Flag The New York Times
- Trump congratulates Alito for rejecting recusal calls amid flag flap POLITICO
- Alito tells lawmakers he will not recuse from Supreme Court cases despite flag controversy CNN
- Justice Alito tells Congress he will not recuse from Jan. 6-related cases The Washington Post
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