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Republican senators defend Alito over second controversial flag

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Top Republican senators are defending Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito as the conservative justice became embroiled in a second flag controversy, even as some Democrats call for Alito to recuse himself from key matters pending before the high court.

The flag – which was flown outside Alito’s vacation home in New Jersey – is known as the “Appeal to Heaven.” Its history dates to the Revolutionary War, but it has become a symbol for supporters of former President Donald Trump and was on display during the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol. Sen. John Cornyn, who sits on the Senate Judiciary Committee and is vying to be the next Senate GOP leader, argued that the left is targeting Alito because of his positions.

“When you’re a public figure, you do need to pay attention to what’s out there. I’m not gonna — I think it’s overplayed in the press,” he said. “But I think that, you know, that’s what happens when you’re a public figure, whether you’re in the judiciary or the US Senate.” Tillis added that he also believes justices appointed by Democratic presidents do not receive the same scrutiny Alito faced.

 

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