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Justice Alito Responds to Criticism from Senate Democrats Over Interview with Right-Wing CommentatorImage courtesy of assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com

Justice Alito Responds to Criticism from Senate Democrats Over Interview with Right-Wing Commentator

By News Masher on September 8, 2023

Justice Samuel Alito of the Supreme Court issued a statement on Friday in response to criticism from Senate Democrats over his decision to grant two interviews to a right-wing commentator and attorney with a case before the court. Alito argued that the critics fail to understand “the circumstances under which Supreme Court Justices must work” and that the interview he gave violated no ethical standards. This statement is a reminder of the ongoing debate over ethical standards for Supreme Court Justices, as the court has yet to adopt an official ethics code.

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden Demands Harlan Crow Provide Evidence of Compliance with Federal Tax Law Regarding Luxury Gifts to Supreme Court Justice Clarence ThomasImage courtesy of talkingpointsmemo.com

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden Demands Harlan Crow Provide Evidence of Compliance with Federal Tax Law Regarding Luxury Gifts to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas

By News Masher on April 25, 2023

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-OR) has requested documents from Harlan Crow, a Texas billionaire who has donated millions to conservative causes, to investigate whether his gifts to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas violated federal tax law. Chief Justice John Roberts has responded to a request from Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) for Roberts to testify about Thomas’s relationship with Crow by providing a statement of ethics principles and practices to which all current Supreme Court members subscribe. Wyden's letter to Crow requests documents and communications related to the gifts, as well as any records of payments made to Thomas or his wife, to investigate whether the gifts violated federal tax law.

Senator Tester’s Comments Spark Speculation of Senate Republicans Refusing to Fill Judiciary Committee Vacancy if Feinstein ResignsImage courtesy of media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com

Senator Tester’s Comments Spark Speculation of Senate Republicans Refusing to Fill Judiciary Committee Vacancy if Feinstein Resigns

By News Masher on April 20, 2023

Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) suggested that Senate Republicans may refuse to fill a vacancy on the Judiciary Committee if Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) were to resign. In response, Senate Judiciary Chair Dick Durbin (D-IL) advanced seven of President Joe Biden’s judicial nominees through committee on Thursday with Republican votes, allowing them to pass without Feinstein’s decisive vote. The news of Tester’s comments has caused speculation among Capitol staff, and it remains to be seen what the outcome of this situation will be.

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts Invited to Testify Before Congress on Ethics ReformImage courtesy of talkingpointsmemo.com

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts Invited to Testify Before Congress on Ethics Reform

By News Masher on April 20, 2023

The Senate Judiciary Committee has invited Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts to testify at an upcoming hearing on ethics reform, following recent revelations about a billionaire GOP mega-donor's friendship with one of the justices. Chairman Dick Durbin (D-IL) noted that since 2011, there has been a steady stream of ethical issues, and the hearing will be an opportunity for the Supreme Court to address these and provide the public with more information. It is unclear whether Roberts will accept the invitation, but the hearing is expected to take place in early May.

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