Chief Justice Roberts Refuses Meeting with Senate Dems on Ethics and Alito Flag Issue
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Chief Justice John Roberts declined a request from Democratic senators to discuss Supreme Court ethics issues, citing the need to maintain judicial independence and avoid meeting with representatives of one party. This follows reports of controversial flags flown at Justice Samuel Alito's homes. Senators Durbin and Whitehouse continue to push for a more rigorous ethics code for the court.
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