Paul LePage Orders Flags At Half-Staff In Antonin Scalia’s Memory

In honor of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, Governor Paul LePage has ordered U.S. and State of Maine flags on all public buildings and grounds to be lowered to half-staff until the day of Justice Scalia’s interment, according to a press release from Governor LePage's office.

“Prayers go out from Ann and me to Justice Scalia's friends, family and loved ones,” Governor LePage said in the release. “He was a great man and a leading conservative voice who served this nation well. The Supreme Court and the American people have lost an incredible public servant, one with integrity and a brilliant mind. Justice Scalia’s wisdom and presence on the Supreme Court will be missed.”

President Barack Obama has ordered the American flag to be flown at half-staff on the day of Justice Scalia’s interment.

Funeral arrangements for Justice Scalia have not yet been finalized.