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Editorial: Secret perks for Supreme Court Justice Thomas undermine the integrity of the bench

A bombshell report in ProPublica reveals that almost every year for two decades plus, a billionaire Republican donor has taken U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas on his private jet and yacht, or hosted him on his luxury East Texas ranch or at his private resort in the Adirondacks. And…

Tribune News Service · Apr 8, 2023

Justice Clarence Thomas says he will disclose more about his future free trips

WASHINGTON — Justice Clarence Thomas said Friday he would begin to disclose at least part of the value of the free trips he accepts from Harlan Crow, a wealthy Texas real estate developer and a prominent Republican donor.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 7, 2023

US Justice Clarence Thomas responds to unreported luxury travel

The Supreme Court justice says he has ‘sought to comply’ with rules after ProPublica revealed apparent law violation.

Al Jazeera · Apr 7, 2023

Justice Thomas explains why he didn't report trips paid for by billionaire

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas responded to a news report about his failure to disclose trips paid for by a conservative billionaire friend, saying he had been advised they were not reportable.

WEKU · Apr 7, 2023

Clarence Thomas breaks silence as criticism swirls over lavish donor-funded trips

Thomas said he would follow new disclosure guidance in the future.

Axios · Apr 7, 2023

Justice Thomas says he didn't have to disclose luxury trips

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas says he wasn’t required to disclose the many trips he and his wife took that were paid for by a Republican megadonor

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2023

Seth Meyers on Lindsey Graham: ‘He’s starting to turn into Trump’s Mini-Me’

Late-night hosts discuss the senator begging viewers to send Trump money on Fox News and Clarence Thomas’s luxury trips from a GOP donor

The Guardian - US · Apr 7, 2023

Justice Thomas’s travels highlight gaps in disclosure rules

In 2019, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas publicly disclosed five trips that were paid for by someone else: a series of teaching and speaking engagements at US law schools and colleges. He reported receiving no gifts.

Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2023

Durbin vows action of Thomas' donor ties

"The highest court in the land shouldn't have the lowest ethical standards," Senate Judiciary chairman says

Salon · Apr 7, 2023

Clarence Thomas responds to criticism of undisclosed travel - Roll Call

Supreme Court justice issued a rare statement Friday in response to an investigative news report about unreported trips.

Roll Call · Apr 7, 2023