House Democrats Demand Justice Thomas's Recusal from Trump Election Cases
A group of House Democrats, led by Rep. Hank Johnson, has called on Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from the Supreme Court case involving whether former President Donald Trump is immune from federal prosecution for alleged crimes committed while in office. The Democrats argue that Thomas' wife's activities after the 2020 election raise questions about his impartiality. The new ethics rules adopted by the Supreme Court encourage recusal in cases where a justice's impartiality may be questioned, but there is no enforcement mechanism. The Democrats urge Thomas to recuse himself to uphold the integrity of the court.