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Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has defended his decision to fly an upside-down American flag outside his home and an “Appeal to Heaven” flag at a vacation home, while also menolak calls for his recusal from cases related to the 2020 presidential election and the Jan. 6 Capitol protests.

In letters to lawmakers, Alito explained that he had no involvement in the flying of the upside-down flag and that his wife was responsible for the “Appeal to Heaven” flag. He also emphasized that the flags do not represent his views and that he believes he can remain impartial in cases related to the 2020 election and Jan. 6 events.

Following the revelation of an upside-down American flag flown outside Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s house, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) has called for Alito’s recusal from election-related cases. The incident has sparked an ethical crisis, with Durbin urging the adoption of a code of conduct for the Supreme Court. The outcome of Trump’s federal election interference case hinges on the court’s decision on his immunity claim.