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Justice Alito Refuses to Recuse from Jan. 6 Cases Amid Ethics Controversy

Chief Justice Roberts and Senate Democrats clash over Supreme Court ethics following politically charged flag displays at Alito's residences.

  • Justice Samuel Alito rejects calls to step aside from cases involving former President Trump and the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
  • Chief Justice John Roberts declines to meet with Senate Democrats to discuss Supreme Court ethics reforms.
  • San Francisco removes 'Appeal to Heaven' flag, citing its co-optation by far-right groups.
  • Alito defends his impartiality, attributing the flag displays to his wife and unrelated personal disputes.
  • Senate Democrats push for stricter ethics policies and recusal standards for Supreme Court justices.
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