In a recent development, Senate Judiciary Committee Chair, Senator Dick Durbin, has called on Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito to recuse himself from cases related to the 2020 election, citing concerns over an upside-down American flag displayed outside Alito's home. This request includes the case in which former President Donald Trump claims immunity from prosecution regarding his efforts to overturn the election results.

The controversy arose after an article published by The New York Times highlighted the presence of an upside-down U.S. flag outside Justice Alito's residence in Virginia. Senator Durbin expressed his worries, stating that the flag, considered a symbol of the "Stop the Steal" movement, raises questions about potential bias on the part of Justice Alito.

Senator Durbin emphasized, "Flying an upside-down American flag clearly creates the appearance of bias. Justice Alito should recuse himself immediately from cases related to the 2020 election and the January 6th insurrection, including the question of the former President's immunity in U.S. v. Donald Trump, which the Supreme Court is currently considering."

Notably, Senator Durbin believes that ethical concerns surrounding the Supreme Court have been exacerbated by this recent revelation concerning Justice Alito. The Judiciary Committee Chair urged Justice Alito and the rest of the Court to take decisive actions to restore public trust, stating that the Court is facing an ethical crisis of its own making.

Justice Alito responded to the Times, clarifying that he had no involvement in the display of the flag. He explained that his wife, in response to a neighbor's objectionable and insulting language on yard signs, briefly placed the flag upside-down. Alito emphasized that he was not associated with this act.

The Supreme Court is currently deliberating on the issue of Donald Trump's immunity from prosecution in a federal case in Washington, D.C. The case involves charges related to Trump's attempt to overturn President Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 presidential election. A ruling is expected to be announced soon.

As this story develops, stay tuned for updates on the Senate Judiciary Committee's call for Justice Alito's recusal and related reactions from the Supreme Court.