A federal judge in Massachusetts, Senior Judge Michael Ponsor, has publicly criticized U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito for flying controversial flags outside his homes. Ponsor, appointed by President Clinton, expressed that such actions erode public trust in the judiciary. The criticism was made in a New York Times column, where Ponsor labeled Alito's actions as 'dumb' and 'improper.' The flags in question were reportedly flown upside-down, a gesture often interpreted as a signal of distress or political dissent. Ponsor also accused Alito of taking 'sides' while deciding relevant pending cases.
Sitting federal judge hits Justice Alito for eroding ‘trust,’ taking ‘sides’ after upside-down flag controversy https://t.co/hycU1Vs8O9 https://t.co/1ZlWGwGSBa
There is a certain irony in Judge Michael Ponsor, a sitting senior status judge, criticizing Justice Alito for the "dumb" and "improper" act of flying flags with political implications. https://t.co/VCnOxoQrIk Ponsor responds by writing an accusatory column supporting critics...
Sitting federal judge hits Justice Alito for eroding 'trust,' taking 'sides' after flag controversy https://t.co/LhFWBHMuo0
A sitting federal judge in Massachusetts appointed by Clinton took off his robe, climbed into the political arena, and wrote a political hit piece in the New York Times publicly criticizing Justice Alito while he’s deciding relevant pending cases. Senior Judge Michael Ponsor… https://t.co/cUApGRbblF
A federal judge in Massachusetts is calling out U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito for controversial flags seen flying outside his homes, saying such actions erode public trust in the courts. https://t.co/wxt3v2ojnq