Liberal advocacy groups called this week for the Senate Judiciary Committee to launch an investigation into Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. over his wife flying flags that critics say were connected to the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
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It was sent to the Illinois Democrat on Wednesday, the same day Justice Alito told lawmakers he would not recuse from any case based on their accusations of inappropriate flag flying. Justice Alito said the flying of an upside-down American flag and “An Appeal to Heaven” pennant at his home were his wife’s decisions and that he’s not biased in any dispute.
According to Politico, a spokesperson for Mr. Durbin responded to the request from liberal groups to probe Justice Alito by saying his committee has already been doing the research, saying “the Committee has been conducting a thorough investigation into years of ethical lapses by some justices on the Supreme Court.”
In his letter to members of Congress, Justice Alito noted that he didn’t know of a connection between the “Stop the Steal Movement” that led to the Capitol riot and the “Appeal to Heaven” flag.
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