Samuel Alito’s wife claims upside-down flag was ‘international sign of distress’
The justice has come under renewed scrutiny after The New York Times reported an upside-down flag and a flag often used by religious conservatives flew outside two of his homes.

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3 developments- May 18, 2024Upside-down flag at Justice Alito’s home another blow for Supreme Court under fire
- May 23, 2024Only center coverage:Samuel Alito: Supreme Court Justice’s Biggest Controversies—As Another Contentious Flag Spotted Outside House
- May 25, 2024Samuel Alito’s wife claims upside-down flag was ‘international sign of distress’
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7 viewpointsWashington Post: Justice Samuel Alito’s wife said upside-down American flag was ‘an international signal of distress’ in 2021
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