All articles tagged with #appeal to heaven flag
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
San Francisco removed the "Appeal to Heaven" flag, which had flown for 60 years near City Hall, after it was revealed that the same flag was associated with Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. and Jan. 6 rioters. Mayor London Breed ordered its replacement with an American flag following public concern.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
San Francisco officials removed the historic "Appeal to Heaven" flag from City Hall, citing its co-option by far-right groups, and replaced it with the American flag. The flag, originally a symbol of America's quest for independence, has been associated with the January 6 Capitol insurrection and other far-right movements. Justice Samuel Alito faced scrutiny for displaying the flag at his homes, leading to calls for his recusal from related Supreme Court cases and for a binding code of conduct for justices.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Daily Beast
Neighbors of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's beach home in Long Beach Island, New Jersey, have expressed concerns over his display of an "Appeal to Heaven" flag, a symbol associated with support for Donald Trump's claims of a stolen 2020 election. The flag's presence has raised questions about Alito's impartiality, especially as he is set to rule on cases related to the January 6 Capitol riot. Local residents and legal experts have criticized the flag as a sign of political bias, further shaking confidence in the judiciary.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by PBS NewsHour
A flag associated with Christian nationalism and efforts to overturn the 2020 election was seen at Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's beach house. Originally from the Revolutionary War, the "Appeal to Heaven" flag has been popularized by the New Apostolic Reformation and is linked to right-wing extremism and support for Donald Trump. The flag's modern symbolism includes references to January 6 and Christian supremacy. House Speaker Mike Johnson also displayed the flag, denying any connection to the Capitol riot.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Rolling Stone
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito flew an "Appeal to Heaven" flag, associated with far-right Christian nationalists, at his New Jersey beach house, raising concerns about his impartiality. The flag, co-opted by Christian nationalists and seen during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, was also flown by conservative influencer Leonard Leo. Leo, who has significant influence over the Supreme Court's conservative justices, claims the flag symbolizes civic duty and philanthropy. The incident adds to ongoing ethical concerns surrounding the Supreme Court and its justices' relationships with conservative megadonors.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
A flag associated with the January 6 Capitol attack was seen outside Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's vacation home, sparking criticism and calls for his recusal from related cases. This follows a previous controversy involving an inverted American flag at his Virginia home. Alito and the Supreme Court have not commented, while some GOP lawmakers defend him, arguing the criticism is politically motivated.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Hill
A flag associated with Christian nationalism and the "Stop the Steal" movement was seen flying outside Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's vacation home in 2023, raising ethical concerns. This follows reports of an upside-down American flag at his Virginia home in January 2021. The revelations have led to calls for Alito to recuse himself from cases related to the Capitol riot, including a high-profile case currently before the Supreme Court.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's New Jersey vacation home displayed an "Appeal to Heaven" flag last summer, a symbol associated with the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and a push for a more Christian-minded government. The flag was seen alongside other flags, including a Phillies flag and a Long Beach Island flag. Justice Alito and the court declined to comment on the flag's display.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Rolling Stone
Mike Johnson, the newly elected House speaker, has ties to the far-right New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) and flies the "Appeal to Heaven" flag outside his office. The flag, historically a Revolutionary War banner, has come to symbolize a die-hard vision of a hegemonically Christian America. Johnson holds stringent positions on abortion, homosexuality, creationism, and the separation of church and state. He was also integral to Donald Trump's effort to overturn the 2020 election. The NAR, a network of Christian leaders, embraces a theological paradigm called the "Seven Mountain Mandate," which aims to have Christian influence dominate all sectors of society. Dutch Sheets, a key NAR figure, popularized the Appeal to Heaven flag and was instrumental in mobilizing Christians for the Jan. 6 insurrection. Johnson's close ties to Sheets and his support for the flag highlight his alignment with Christian extremism and the normalization of the riot.