"Justice Alito's Flag Controversy Sparks Senate Inquiry and Judicial Criticism"

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Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito faces mounting scrutiny after reports revealed that symbols associated with election denial and the January 6 insurrection were displayed at his homes. An upside-down American flag and a flag linked to far-right evangelical groups were seen at his residences, raising questions about his impartiality and adherence to judicial ethics. Despite the controversy, Alito has not denied the displays, attributing one to a neighborhood dispute, while declining to comment on the other. The revelations have sparked calls for his recusal from related cases and intensified debates over the court's ethics.
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- Washington Post sat on Justice Alito upside-down flag interview for years Axios
- Martha-Ann Alito told The Post in 2021 that flag was ‘signal of distress’ The Washington Post
- Sitting federal judge hits Justice Alito for eroding 'trust,' taking 'sides' after flag controversy Fox News
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