Calls mount for Thomas to be investigated after accepting millions in undisclosed gifts from billionaire Harlan Crow.
Just last year, a right-wing activist admitted to coordinating a previously undisclosed 20-year, $30 million judicial lobbying campaign at the Supreme Court. As part of this operation, this activist reportedly “coached” wealthy donors “to wine, dine, and entertain conservative Supreme Court justices” in an attempt to “embolden the justices” to write “unapologetically conservative” opinions.
“Over the course of the past year, Justice Thomas has participated in numerous cases implicating his wife’s activities related to the 2020 election and the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol,” the letter continues, referencing Virginia Thomas’to push Arizona state lawmakers to help then-President Donald Trump overturn the results of the last presidential contest.
“Justice Thomas’ failure to recuse in these cases raises questions about whether he violated both federal law and canons of judicial ethics regarding conflicts of interest and recusal,” the lawmakers argued. “It has been said that he knew nothing of his spouse’s activities; that is an assertion of fact that can and should be investigated, and would be in the ordinary course for other judges and officials.
“It is well past time for the Supreme Court to align with the rest of government in a proper code of ethics enforced by independent investigation and reporting,” they added.Add your name and tell the rest to get on board. It's time to impeach Clarence Thomas:
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