Chief Justice Roberts and Alito Face Scrutiny Over Ethics and Flag Controversy
TL;DR
Several letters to the editor criticize Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito for flying an upside-down flag, a symbol of extreme distress, outside his home after the January 6 Capitol attack. Critics argue that as a former Army officer, Alito should have recognized the flag's significance and question his integrity and the lifetime appointments of justices.
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- The Alito Scandal Is Worse Than It Seems POLITICO
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