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Federal courts won’t refer Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to attorney general over ethics
The judiciary’s policy-making body announced Thursday that the federal courts will not send allegations of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas possibly violating ethics laws to Justice Department. Thomas has agreed that he will follow updated requirements for reporting gifts and trips, including more clear guidelines regarding hospitality from friends. The Judicial Conference sent a letter…
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More unreported luxury travel by Thomas detailed
The top court’s review urges an enforceable code of Conduct The investigation of Supreme Court Ethics by Democratic Senators lasted nearly two years. It revealed more luxury travels by Justice Clarence Thomas. They also urged Congress to create a code of conduct to be enforced. As Republicans prepare to control the Senate in January it…
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Justice Thomas Failed to Reveal More Private Flights, Senator Says
After records revealed that the Supreme Court Justice Harlan Crow flew between Hawaii and New Zealand without disclosing it, Senator Ron Wyden wrote to Crow’s attorney. Justice Clarence Thomas did not publicly disclose the additional private travel paid for by wealthy conservative donor Harlan Crow. This was revealed in a Monday letter from a top…
