Alito rejects calls to recuse himself from Supreme Court cases on Trump and Jan. 6 because of flag controversies

In letters to members of Congress on Wednesday, Alito says his wife was responsible for flying an upside-down flag over his Virginia home in 2021 and an “Appeal to Heaven” flag at his New Jersey beach house last year.

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National12 articles from 10 sources across the spectrum· Updated 853d ago

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Rolling StoneLeft· 853d ago

Alito Refuses to Recuse: 'My Wife Is Fond of Flying Flags'

Rolling StoneLeft· 853d ago

Justice Alito's Upside-Down Flag Claim Dismantled by Police, Neighbors: Report

The Daily DotLeft· 853d ago

Justice Alito's full-on 'wife guy' defense over upside-down flag instantly becomes iconic meme

Los Angeles TimesLean Left· 853d ago

Alito refuses to recuse himself from cases on Trump and Jan. 6 over flag controversy

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 853d ago

Samuel Alito rejects calls to step aside from Supreme Court cases because of flag controversies

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NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· 853d ago

Supreme Court Justice Alito rejects calls to recuse from Trump, Jan. 6 cases

Voice of AmericaCenter· 853d ago

Alito rejects calls to quit US Supreme Court cases on Trump and Jan. 6 because of flag controversies

Anchorage Daily NewsCenter· 853d ago

Alito rejects calls to recuse himself from Supreme Court cases on Trump and Jan. 6 because of flag controversies

ForbesCenter· 853d ago

Samuel Alito: Supreme Court Justice’s Biggest Controversies—As He Won’t Recuse From Election Cases Over Contentious Flags

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AL.comLean Right· 853d ago

Alito says wife flew upside down flag and ‘Appeal to Heaven,’ won't step aside on Trump cases