Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Files 3 Articles of Impeachment Against Thomas, 2 Against Alito

Jul 10, 2024, 06:04 PM

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) has introduced articles of impeachment against Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito. The impeachment articles focus on the justices' failure to recuse themselves from cases with potential conflicts of interest and their lack of financial disclosures. Co-sponsors of the articles include Reps. Lee (Calif.), Tlaib, Watson Coleman, Ramirez (Ill.), Frost, Omar, and Bowman. The move highlights concerns among Democrats about the direction of the Supreme Court, although the articles are unlikely to pass in the Republican-controlled House. The charges against Thomas and Alito include receiving luxury vacations and gifts from billionaire GOP donors Harlan Crow and Paul Singer, respectively. Ocasio-Cortez filed three articles against Thomas and two against Alito, citing an “unchecked corruption crisis” threatening American democracy.