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Senate Report Accuses Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito of Ethical Violations After 20-Month Investigation, Calls for Reforms

Dec 21, 2024, 12:08 PM

A Senate report released by Senate Democrats has highlighted ethical conflicts and legal violations among Supreme Court justices, both current and former. The report, which concludes a 20-month investigation, condemns the Supreme Court for fostering a 'culture of misconduct' and specifically accuses Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito of violating federal law. The findings detail instances of luxury travel by Justice Thomas and criticize Justice Alito for failing to recuse himself from cases where he had a conflict of interest. The report calls for Congress to establish a means to enforce a new code of conduct for the Supreme Court, emphasizing the need for legislative reforms to address these ethical lapses.