Roberts Declines Senate Democrats' Meeting on Alito Ethics Controversy
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Chief Justice John Roberts declined a request from Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats for a meeting to discuss Supreme Court ethics after Justice Samuel Alito faced scrutiny over flags flown outside his homes. Roberts cited separation of powers and judicial independence as reasons for his refusal. Alito also rejected calls to recuse himself from cases involving former President Donald Trump and the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, attributing the flag displays to his wife and unrelated personal matters.
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