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Jun
10
2024
The cartoon shows Justice Samuel Alito standing before a full-length mirror that reflects him upside down, with his yellow shoes at the top and head at the bottom. Alito's speech bubble declares that the media, not he, bears responsibility for Americans losing trust in the Supreme Court. The image responds to recent reports of Alito's reluctance to recuse from cases tied to the January 6 Capitol events and flag displays at his properties. Publication occurred amid ongoing scrutiny of the court's perceived impartiality and calls for ethics reforms.
