The Senate Judiciary Cmte. has asked the Republican megadonor who has come under scrutiny for providing lavish trips and gifts to Justice Thomas to identify the full extent of what he has given to him and any other justices.
to identify the full extent of what he has given to him and any other justices — a move that comes as Democrats escalate their calls for ethics reforms at the court.
“As part of the Senate Judiciary Committee’s ongoing efforts to craft legislation strengthening the ethical rules and standards that apply to the Justices of the Supreme Court, we request that you provide the Committee with certain information by May 22, 2023,” they wrote. “This information will help identify specific shortcomings in the ‘Statement on Ethics Principles and Practices,’ as well as current law, that legislation needs to address.
Republicans on the committee and the Supreme Court did not immediately respond to NBC News’ requests for comment.
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