Senator calls on Republican mega-donor to explain Clarence Thomas gifts Senate finance chair Ron Wyden demands Harlan Crow end ‘unacceptable’ secrecy over dealings with supreme court justice The Guardian - US · Apr 24, 2023
Senate Democrats press on Clarence Thomas ethics concerns - Roll Call Democrats demanded information Monday from a Republican donor as as part of their response to ethics questions about Clarence Thomas. Roll Call · Apr 24, 2023
Justice Thomas gifts scandal highlights 'double standard' for ethics in government Ethics watchdogs are raising alarms after a report showed Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas accepted lavish gifts without disclosing them as required. WEKU · Apr 24, 2023
Supreme court justices believe they are exempt from rules, top Democrat says Judiciary chair Dick Durbin seeks testimony from chief justice amid scandal over gifts to Clarence Thomas The Guardian - US · Apr 23, 2023
How rich are the US Supreme Court justices? WASHINGTON — The nine Supreme Court justices in total are worth at least $24 million. Or it might be closer to $68 million. Tribune News Service · Apr 23, 2023
Chief Justice Roberts hasn’t responded to invitation to testify on ethics matter, Durbin says WASHINGTON — A request by Senate Democrats that Chief Justice John Roberts investigate possible ethics violations by Justice Clarence Thomas has instead been referred to a judicial panel, prompting a renewed request for Roberts to testify on the matter. Tribune News Service · Apr 22, 2023
Congress has clashed with Supreme Court justices over ethics in the past The Thomas-Crow connection recalls past relationships that caught the attention of Congress, resulting in hearings that undermined a potential chief justice and the court's longest-serving member. WEKU · Apr 22, 2023
US Supreme Court keeps abortion pill fully available for now WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court blocked a Texas judge’s restrictions on a widely used abortion pill from taking effect, keeping the drug fully available while a legal fight goes forward. Tribune News Service · Apr 22, 2023
Supreme Court sides with FDA on abortion pills, blocks Texas rulings for now WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday ruled for the Biden administration to preserve legal access in most of the nation to an abortion pill that is part of the most common method of ending early pregnancies. Los Angeles Times · Apr 21, 2023
Feinstein absence blocks push for supreme court chief Thomas testimony Asked if he will subpoena John Roberts over allegations against Clarence Thomas, Senate judiciary chair says: ‘I don’t have a majority’ The Guardian - US · Apr 21, 2023
Jackie Calmes: Why are we stuck with a Supreme Court justice who doesn't follow the law? No sooner had Donald Trump finally been fingerprinted and booked than we Americans were reminded of that other V.I.P. scofflaw who, by his repeat offenses, has long mocked our national conceit that no person is above the law. Los Angeles Times · Apr 21, 2023
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Roberts invited to testify at Senate hearing on Supreme Court ethics The invitation to attend a Senate judiciary hearing comes amid reports that Justice Clarence Thomas did not disclose luxury trips. WEKU · Apr 20, 2023
Durbin invites Chief Justice Roberts to testify on court ethics amid Thomas reports Citing ‘a steady stream of revelations’ regarding Supreme Court justices ‘falling short of ethical standards,’ the Illinois Democrat has invited the chief justice to appear May 2 before the Judiciary Committee. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 20, 2023
The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023 Supreme Court chief justice asked to testify before Senate on ethics rules after Clarence Thomas revelations John Roberts has been asked to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee on 2 Ma
The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023 Roberts asked to testify on court ethics amid Thomas reports Supreme Court Justice John Roberts is being asked to testify to Congress as scrutiny mounts around Justice Clarence Thomas
Axios · Apr 20, 2023 Senate asks chief justice to testify in escalation of Thomas scrutiny Sen. Dick Durbin said Roberts could designate another justice to testify in his place.
Roll Call · Apr 20, 2023 Senate invites chief justice to testify on Supreme Court ethics - Roll Call In the wake of reports about trips accepted by Clarence Thomas, the Senate Judiciary chair called on Roberts to testify about court ethics.
The Conversation · Apr 20, 2023 Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas moves to reverse the legacy of his predecessor, Thurgood Marshall As public attention focuses on Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’ close personal and financial relationship with a politically active conservative billionaire, the scrutiny is overlooking a key role Thomas has played for nearly three decades on the nation’s highest court.
The Guardian - US · Apr 20, 2023 Judicial record undermines Clarence Thomas defence in luxury gifts scandal Republican mega-donor Harlan Crow was linked to a conservative group that had court business while Thomas was on the bench
Reason · Apr 19, 2023 The Fox-Dominion Lawsuit Shows That Mike Lee Is Wrong About Defamation The 1964 Supreme Court decision New York Times Co. v. Sullivan makes it more difficult for public figures to prove defamation—but as we saw this week, not impossible.
Salon · Apr 19, 2023 Fox News caves — a win for democracy Don't feel disappointed by the end of the Fox News trial — it's a major victory for press freedom and democracy
St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Apr 19, 2023 Editorial: Money talks. Justice Clarence Thomas listens The hits keep coming for ethics-challenged Justice Clarence Thomas. At a time when the credibility and objectivity of the Supreme Court are under attack, Thomas seems intent on demonstrating why public skepticism of the court is so richly merited. Court judges across the country at every other level of the…
Tribune News Service · Apr 18, 2023 Texas appellate judge defends Clarence Thomas’ honor over Harlan Crow-paid vacations WASHINGTON – Appellate Judge James Ho of Dallas, a former law clerk to Clarence Thomas, defended the justice’s honor Tuesday, rejecting ethics allegations involving lavish trips provided by real estate magnate Harlan Crow.
The Guardian - US · Apr 18, 2023 Kimmel on Trump’s plan to arm teachers: ‘stupid and dangerous’ Late-night hosts discussed the recent NRA conference and Joe Biden’s ongoing trip to Ireland