The Senate Judiciary Committee has announced plans to seek subpoenas for three influential conservatives as part of their investigation into Supreme Court ethics. This follows news reports about justices accepting gifts and trips from billionaires without disclosing them, as well as the Wisconsin Supreme Court's decision to shield Gov. Scott Walker from a criminal investigation. The committee is hoping the subpoenas will provide more information about the influence of wealthy donors on the Supreme Court.
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This article discusses the upcoming release of the Supreme Court's annual financial disclosure reports, which come after senators sought to question a billionaire about lavish gifts he gave to a Supreme Court Justice. The senators have indicated that they are considering taking action against the billionaire and the Justice, and the financial disclosure reports will provide more information for them to consider.
A new report from ProPublica has revealed that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas failed to properly report gifts from a billionaire benefactor, Harlan Crow, involving the sale of three properties in Savannah, Georgia. In response, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) has called on the body overseeing the federal judiciary to refer Justice Thomas to the Department of Justice for investigation. Ethics law experts have noted that Thomas’ failure to report the sale of the properties appears to be a violation of the law, and the consequences of this violation remain unclear.
Rep. David Cicilline (D-R.I.) announced his resignation from Congress on June 1 to become the president and CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation, a philanthropic group that funds nonprofit organizations in the Ocean State. He has served as a House impeachment manager during former President Trump's second impeachment process and has been a vocal advocate for gun control. The Rhode Island Foundation is looking forward to Cicilline's leadership, as board chairperson, John J. Kelly, commented on his commitment to public service, deep roots in Rhode Island, and passion for the Foundation's mission.
House Judiciary Committee Divided Over Proposed Amendment Requiring Pledge of Allegiance at Meetings
House Judiciary Committee Divided Over Proposed Amendment Requiring Pledge of Allegiance at Meetings
On Wednesday, a heated debate erupted in the House Judiciary Committee over an amendment proposed by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) that would require the committee to begin each meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Rep. David Cicilline (D-R.I.) argued against the amendment, fearing it could be used to make a "mockery" of the Pledge. Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) argued there was no need to pledge allegiance twice in the same day. The amendment was eventually withdrawn, highlighting the deep divisions in the House over the issue of patriotism and the Pledge of Allegiance.