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politics1 year ago•6 min saved

"Controversy Surrounding Trump's Ballot Eligibility Reaches Supreme Court"

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas faces calls to recuse himself from a case examining whether Donald Trump can appear on 2024 primary election ballots due to his wife's involvement in efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. The decision to recuse is up to the individual justice, and Thomas has not indicated any intention to do so. Critics argue that his impartiality may be questioned given his wife's affiliations, while supporters maintain that Ginni Thomas's opinions do not require recusal. The outcome of the case could impact the 2024 presidential election, and concerns about the court's integrity and transparency have been raised.

via The Washington Post|

#2024-election #clarence-thomas #ginni-thomas

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

The Collaborative Efforts of Ginni Thomas and Conservative Activists in Exploiting Citizens United Ruling

Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, and conservative activists strategically created a non-profit group to exploit the Citizens United ruling, which designated money as political speech. Thomas collaborated with Federalist Society leader Leonard Leo to advance the conservative agenda, including overturning laws on abortion and affirmative action. The funding for their efforts came from Harlan Crow, a billionaire known for his fascination with Nazi memorabilia. Thomas faced scrutiny for her relationship with Crow, who provided initial donations for their group, Liberty Central. Thomas later created a for-profit consulting business, and Leo used a dormant tax-exempt group to pay her. Questions have been raised about the nature of Thomas' services and the financial reporting of the tax-exempt group.

via Rolling Stone|

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politics2 years ago•14 min saved

"Chuck Todd's Final 'Meet the Press' Show Features Ginni Thomas, Sen. Bill Cassidy, Gov. Gavin Newsom, and a Warning about Ron DeSantis"

An investigation reveals how Ginni Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, collaborated with conservative activist Leonard Leo to create a nonprofit, Liberty Central, that aimed to dismantle the Obama administration's healthcare agenda. The investigation also uncovers financial support from billionaire Harlan Crow and raises questions about the nature of Thomas' consulting business and the activities of tax-exempt nonprofits associated with Leo. As questions about ethics on the Supreme Court continue to arise, the Virginia election is seen as a test run for both parties' messaging ahead of 2024, with Democrats focusing on abortion rights and "MAGA extremists."

via POLITICO|

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politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Ethics concerns deepen over payments to Justice Thomas' family members.

A report by The Washington Post has raised questions about payments made to Ginni Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, by Leonard Leo, a conservative legal network head. Leo directed Republican pollster Kellyanne Conway to give Thomas $25,000 and bill it to a nonprofit group he advised, with no mention of Thomas. The payments were made in 2012, the same year the Judicial Education Project, the source of the money paid to Thomas, filed its first amicus brief before the Supreme Court. The report is the fourth in a month to raise ethical questions about Thomas and his financial dealings with rich friends.

via PBS NewsHour|

#clarence-thomas #ethics #ginni-thomas

politics2 years ago•6 min saved

"Ethical Concerns Surrounding Justice Clarence Thomas and Donor Harlan Crow"

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and his wife Ginni Thomas have been embroiled in a series of ethics scandals, including undisclosed gifts and trips from wealthy conservative donors, and Ginni Thomas's political activism. These violations raise concerns about conflicts of interest and the impartiality of one of the most powerful judges in the country. The Supreme Court lacks a binding code of ethics and internal body to investigate wrongdoing, making accountability difficult. Democrats have proposed ethics reforms, but they are unlikely to pass due to Republican opposition.

via Vox.com|

#accountability #clarence-thomas #ethics-violations

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

The Controversial Financial Support of Justice Clarence Thomas

Kellyanne Conway defended payments made to Ginni Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, by her firm, the Polling Company, at the behest of conservative judicial activist Leonard Leo. The payments, totaling $80,000, were reportedly made between June 2011 and June 2012. Conway emphasized Thomas's involvement in the conservative movement and stated that her firm had no business before the court. The Judicial Education Project, advised by Leo, filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court later in 2012. Conway also connected critical reporting on Supreme Court justices to an incident last year in which a man was charged with attempted murder outside Justice Brett Kavanaugh's home.

via The Hill|

#conservative-activism #ginni-thomas #kellyanne-conway

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

The Controversial Connections of Justice Clarence Thomas.

Conservative Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is facing renewed scrutiny after it was revealed that an activist with interests in the court's decisions funneled tens of thousands of dollars to Thomas's wife, Ginni Thomas, via GOP pollster Kellyanne Conway. The payments were made with instructions not to mention her name. This is the latest in a series of reports scrutinizing the ethics of Supreme Court justices, including Thomas's entanglements with Republican mega-donor Harlan Crow. Democrats are calling for a code of conduct for the court, but Republicans are showing no interest in considering such legislation.

via The Guardian|

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politics2 years ago•3 min saved

The Controversial Gifts and Income of Clarence and Ginny Thomas

Conservative activist and lawyer Leonard Leo helped Ginni Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, secure nearly $100,000 in consulting work in 2012, while ensuring her name was kept off the financial paperwork. The nonprofit that was billed filed an amicus brief before the Supreme Court in a key voting rights case that same year. This latest scandal comes amid a flood of judicial misconduct allegations against Thomas in recent weeks, including allegations of selling his childhood home to a GOP mega-donor without disclosing the sale and accepting decades of expensive and undisclosed vacations.

via Business Insider|

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