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US Supreme Court's Thomas will not be referred to Justice Department, judiciary says


Published on 2025-01-02 20:00:46 - MSN
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  • A judicial policymaking body on Thursday rejected a request by Democratic lawmakers to refer conservative U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to the Department of Justice to examine claims that he failed to disclose gifts and travel provided by a wealthy benefactor.

The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee has decided not to refer Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to the Justice Department for potential ethics violations, despite concerns over undisclosed gifts and trips from billionaire Harlan Crow. This decision was influenced by the fact that the Judicial Conference, which oversees federal court administration, had already referred the matter to the Justice Department in August. The committee, led by Chairman Dick Durbin, expressed frustration over the lack of transparency and accountability in the Supreme Court's ethical conduct but chose not to duplicate efforts already underway by the Judicial Conference. This situation underscores ongoing debates about the ethical standards and oversight of Supreme Court justices.

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