Summary

The U.S. Judicial Conference announced it will not refer ethics allegations against Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to the Justice Department.

The allegations involve undisclosed luxury trips funded by wealthy friends, which Thomas claims were exempt from disclosure due to personal ties.

Thomas agreed to updated reporting requirements on trips and gifts, addressing concerns about undisclosed luxury trips funded by wealthy benefactors.

Critics argue the decision underscores the need for Congress to establish mechanisms to enforce ethical standards for Supreme Court justices.

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    7 days ago

    Why would they?

    Infighting weakens the caste. Besides, what are you going to do about it?

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        7 days ago

        Someone’s going to channel Luigi and shoot some of these corrupt justices dead, and I’m not going to be mad about it at all.

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          6 days ago

          I’m sure the news outlets will be scratching their heads as they can’t seem to find people disappointed or upset about it. Hell, maybe we’ll get some fiery op-eds from judicial scholars unironically talking about how supreme court just doesn’t pay like it used to, just to balance the equation.

          The corruption is so blatant anymore, really makes you wonder when the bottom is gonna fall out or if it already has

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      6 days ago

      Judges have been a pretty partisan issue for a while now, but I do agree there is jack shit that can be done about it right before another Trump admin and GOP senate.