- 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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