Democrats and outside advocacy groups have rallied for congressional action after revelations of controversial flags flown outside the homes of Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr., but the calls have met a familiar partisan wall of opposition.
In the latest Rorschach test of Supreme Court ethics, The New York Times reported that two flags connected to the “Stop the Steal” movement were flown outside homes owned by the Alitos in 2021 and 2023.
Democrats in Congress have called for Alito to remove himself from deciding certain cases, introduced new legislation and assured further investigation, while outside groups have pushed for more overt action in response to what they say is the latest sign of a court running off the rails.
