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politics2 years ago

"Raskin Urges Clarence Thomas to Recuse from Trump Election Cases"

Maryland Democratic Representative Jamie Raskin has urged Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from cases involving former President Donald Trump, citing potential conflicts of interest due to Thomas's wife's involvement in the "big lie" about the 2020 election. Raskin's call follows revelations of Ginni Thomas's efforts to overturn the election results and a history of ethical questions surrounding Justice Thomas. The issue raises broader concerns about the lack of a binding code of ethics for Supreme Court justices.

via The Independent|
##clarencethomas#jamieraskin
politics2 years ago

"Democrat Urges Justice Thomas to Recuse from Trump Ballot Cases Amid Supreme Court Tensions"

Rep. Jamie Raskin has called for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from potential cases involving the removal of Donald Trump from primary ballots based on the 14th Amendment's insurrection clause. Raskin's concern stems from decisions in Colorado and Maine to disqualify Trump, citing his alleged involvement in the January 6 insurrection. Raskin, who served on the committee investigating the Capitol riot, points to the ethical implications given Thomas's wife's activism in support of Trump's election fraud claims. The Supreme Court's conservative majority, including three Trump appointees, faces scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest in these cases.

via Yahoo News|
##14thamendment#clarencethomas
politics2 years ago

Raskin Urges Justice Thomas' Recusal Amid Trump Election Concerns

Democratic Congressman Jamie Raskin has called for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from cases related to former President Donald Trump's eligibility for the 2024 election, citing the involvement of Thomas's wife in efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. Raskin's comments come as legal challenges arise questioning Trump's qualifications under the 14th Amendment following the January 6 insurrection. The Supreme Court is facing pressure to address these issues, while Raskin emphasizes the importance of upholding the Constitution in the face of potential election disputes involving Trump.

via Common Dreams|
##clarencethomas#jamieraskin
politics2 years ago

Raskin Insists Justice Thomas Must Recuse from Trump-Related Cases

Representative Jamie Raskin is calling for Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from any Supreme Court rulings related to former President Donald Trump's eligibility for the 2024 ballot. Raskin's request stems from Thomas's wife, Ginni Thomas, being involved in efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. Ginni Thomas had sent messages to Trump's chief of staff, Mark Meadows, and later expressed regret to a congressional committee investigating the January 6 Capitol attack. Raskin, a member of that committee, argues that Justice Thomas's impartiality could be compromised due to his wife's actions. States like Colorado and Maine have removed Trump from primary ballots, invoking the 14th Amendment, while other states are considering similar actions, setting the stage for a potential Supreme Court decision on the matter.

via USA TODAY|
##clarencethomas#electionintegrity
politics2 years ago

"Rep. Raskin Insists Justice Thomas Recuse from Trump-Related Cases"

Representative Jamie Raskin has called for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from cases involving the disqualification of Donald Trump from the 2024 ballots, as per the 14th Amendment, due to his wife Ginni Thomas' involvement in the January 6 events and efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. Raskin expressed concerns about what actions could be taken if Thomas does not recuse himself, and he also commented on the Supreme Court's new, but non-binding, code of ethics amidst scrutiny over gifts received by Thomas from a GOP donor. The situation underscores the tension between enforcing constitutional provisions and the potential political implications of disqualifying a presidential candidate.

via Rolling Stone|
##14thamendment#clarencethomas