Upside-down flag at justice’s home another blow for US Supreme Court under fire

WASHINGTON — An upside-down U.S. flag has long been a sign of dire distress and versatile symbol of protest. But in January 2021, when it flew over the home of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, it was largely seen in connection with a specific cause: the false claim by then-President Donald Trump's supporters that the 2020 election had been marred by fraud. The revelation this week about the flag flying at Alito's home was the latest blow to a Supreme Court already under fire as it considers...