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Roberts Fired Alito From Writing Key SCOTUS Ruling Four Days After Flag Scandal

JUST FLAGGING

In an unusual change to SCOTUS protocols, Roberts booted Alito from writing a Jan.6-related ruling.

Corbin Bolies
Corbin Bolies 

Media Reporter

Chief Justice of the United States John Roberts, left, and Associate Justice Samuel Alito, right, seated together for a photo.
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Corbin Bolies

Corbin Bolies

Media Reporter

CorbinBolies

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