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Justice Samuel Alito Faces Ethics Controversy Over Upside-Down Flag

Photograph of upside-down American flag at Alito's home raises questions about Supreme Court impartiality ahead of key 2024 election cases.

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Overview

  • Calls for Alito's impeachment grow after photograph surfaces showing 'Stop the Steal' symbol at his residence.
  • Alito claims no involvement, attributing the flag incident to a dispute between his wife and neighbors.
  • Ethics concerns add to existing scrutiny over Supreme Court justices' impartiality, particularly in Trump-related cases.
  • The Supreme Court's new code of conduct is under the spotlight as justices self-police on ethical matters.
  • Public confidence in the Supreme Court's neutrality is at risk with upcoming rulings that could impact the 2024 presidential election.