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Chief Justice Roberts Faces Pressure Over Alito's Involvement in Trump Case

Roberts declines meeting with Democrats as calls grow for Alito's recusal due to perceived bias

  • Roberts turned down a meeting with Senate Democrats to discuss Supreme Court ethics amid controversy.
  • Justice Alito's household displayed flags associated with the 'Stop the Steal' movement, raising questions of impartiality.
  • Alito has refused to recuse himself from cases involving Trump, citing no personal involvement in the flag displays.
  • Federal law and the Supreme Court's new code of conduct mandate recusal if impartiality is reasonably questioned.
  • Democrats continue to push for stricter ethics policies and independent oversight for the Supreme Court.
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