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Federal Courts Decline to Refer Justice Clarence Thomas for Ethics Inquiry

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Federal Courts Decline to Refer Justice Clarence Thomas for Ethics Inquiry

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  • The federal courts have announced that they will not refer allegations concerning Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to the Justice Department for potential ethics violations.
  • Justice Thomas has agreed to adhere to newer reporting requirements regarding trips and gifts, following criticisms regarding undisclosed luxury trips funded by affluent individuals.
  • Despite adopting a code of ethics in 2023, the Supreme Court's guidelines lack enforcement mechanisms, raising questions about accountability.
  • U.S. District Judge Robert Conrad expressed uncertainty about the legal authority of the Judicial Conference to make a referral in justice matters, noting that prior calls for a special counsel by Democratic senators have not materialized.
  • The nonprofit organization Fix the Court emphasized the necessity for Congress to establish a transparent process to address potential ethics violations among justices.

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