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politics2 years ago

Senate GOP Walkout: Democrats Subpoena Leo and Crow in Supreme Court Ethics Probe

Senate Republicans staged a walkout during a Senate Judiciary Committee meeting in protest of subpoenas issued to a conservative donor and activist linked to Supreme Court ethics scandals. The subpoenas were authorized by Democrats after the individuals, Harlan Crow and Leonard Leo, refused to cooperate with an investigation into gifts and personal hospitality extended to Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito. Republicans argued that the subpoenas were invalid due to a violation of Senate and committee rules, including the two-hour rule and the absence of a quorum. The approval of the subpoenas is largely symbolic, as it would require 60 votes on the Senate floor to enforce them, and no GOP senator has indicated support for such action.

via The Hill|
#conservative-donors#ethics-scandals#politics
politics2 years ago

Senate Dems to Subpoena Thomas, Alito and Harlan Crow in SCOTUS Ethics Investigation

Senate Democrats have announced plans to subpoena key allies of Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito over ethics lapses, including lavish travel and undisclosed property purchases. The individuals targeted for subpoenas, such as Harlan Crow and Leonard Leo, have either refused to answer questions or provided insufficient information. The Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to vote on the subpoenas next week. Democrats argue that the Supreme Court is in an ethical crisis and call for the adoption of a binding code of conduct. Some justices have expressed support for ethics reform, but a bill requiring the adoption of a code of ethics has no Republican support and is unlikely to advance in Congress.

via USA TODAY|
#code-of-ethics#ethics-scandals#politics
politics2 years ago

"Clarence Thomas's Koch Links Fuel Supreme Court Reform Demands"

A report revealing Clarence Thomas's undisclosed participation in donor events organized by the hard-right Koch network has sparked calls for supreme court reform. The report alleges that Thomas attended Koch events at least twice, raising concerns about his impartiality in cases involving the network. Democrats have called for Thomas to recuse himself from upcoming cases, while critics argue that his actions violate financial disclosure laws and recusal laws for judges. However, the chances of ethics reform or Thomas's resignation/impeachment remain slim, given the Republican opposition and the conservative majority on the court.

via The Guardian US|
#clarence-thomas#ethics-scandals#koch-network