Justice Alito's Display of an Upside Down Flag

The controversy surrounding Justice Alito's display of an upside down flag stemmed from a neighborhood dispute. The flag was raised in response to a spat triggered by objectionable language on yard signs in the neighborhood. While the New York Times painted the flag as a symbol linked to the 'Stop the Steal' movement, other sources noted the flag's historical use as a sign of distress or protest by both liberals and conservatives. Justice Alito clarified that he had no involvement in hoisting the flag, attributing it to his spouse's actions in reaction to a neighbor's offensive language.